Combine dressing ingredients in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and set aside. In a second bowl combine salad ingredients and mix well. Pour dressing over salad.

Dressing:
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper

Salad:
1 can red kidney beans, drained
1 medium cucumber, seeded and sliced
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup celery, finely sliced