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Mom's Vegetable Salad

Posted July 01, 2014 5:45 am

½ cup salad oil

¾ cup apple cider vinegar

1 cup sugar

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

1 green pepper, seeded and chopped

1 red pepper, seeded and chopped

1 cup chopped red onion

1 cup chopped celery

1 can (15.2 ounces) white corn, drained

1 can (14.5 ounces) French-style green beans. drained

1 can (15 ounces) waxed beans, drained and rinsed

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

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 ounces) petit peas, drained

In a small pan over medium-high heat, stir together oil, vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper; bring to a roaring boil. Remove from heat and set aside (or refrigerate) to cool.

To a large bowl, add all the vegetables and beans. Pour cooled dressing over vegetables and toss until well combined.

Serves eight to 10.

Jill Von Boeckman, Arlington Heights

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