Three Bean Salad

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
2. 2
   Set up a large bowl of ice water.
3. 3
   Add the fresh beans to the boiling water, and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Drain and plunge the beans into the ice water to stop the cooking and set their color.
5. 5
   Drain.
6. 6
   In a medium bowl, combine the beans and the onion.
7. 7
   In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, vinegar, oil, and salt to a simmer.
8. 8
   Pour the liquid over the beans.
9. 9
   Marinate the beans at room temperature for 1 hour, tossing several times.
10. 10
    Just before serving, season with salt and pepper to taste, add the parsley.
11. 11
    Serve.