MIXED BEAN SALAD

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (8-ounce) can wax beans, drained
• 1 (5.25-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (8-ounce) can cut green beans, drained
• 1 (4-ounce) can whole mushrooms, drained
• 1 (8 1/2-ounce) can lima beans, drained1
• 1 (8 1/4-ounce) can sliced carrots, drained
• 3 small yellow squash, thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• Grated Romano cheese, optional