Aunt Helen's Marinated Salad
A favorite recipe for family gatherings, potlucks and BBQs.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
- 3/4 C white vinegar
- 1/2 C vegetable oil
- 1 t salt
- 1 t pepper
- 1 C sugar
- 1 T water
- 1 16 oz can green peas, drained
- 1 16 oz can french cut green beans, drained
- 1 12-16 oz can shoe peg or whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 green, yellow or red pepper, chopped
- 1 C celery, chopped
- 1/4 C green onions, diced
- 1 small jar diced pimentos
Add vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, sugar, and water to a saucepan and bring to a boil to dissolve sugar and then cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, mix together peas, green beans, corn, pepper, celery, onions and pimentos.
Pour cooled marinade mixture over vegetables and mix together.
Cover and refrigerate. Wait at least 12 hours before serving. TIP: This is better after a few days!
This is a great recipe to make ahead of events. It's a favorite to take to potlucks, BBQs, and celebrations.
TIP: This recipe is best made at least 12 hours or longer before serving to enhance the flavors.
Keyword favorite side, marinated salad, vegetable marinated salad