Fresh and Easy Three Bean Salad

fresh green beans, washed and trimmed*

(1) 15 ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

(1) 15 ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

medium bell pepper, seeded and chopped fine (I used half red bell pepper and half yellow)

medium red onion, chopped

chopped flat leaf parsley

plus 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

pure maple syrup or your favorite sweetener*

canola oil

salt and pepper,