Green Bean ‘N’ Pea Salad

Name: Green Bean 'N' Pea Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed; 3 cups frozen French-style green beans, thawed; 1 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/3 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup diced pimientos; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 teaspoon salt

This crispy salad from Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota is a snap to make with convenient frozen green beans and peas. Diced pimientos add a dash of color, and the sweet-sour dressing adds flavor to this appealing toss.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
3 cups frozen French-style green beans, thawed
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup diced pimientos
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, vinegar, water and salt; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 137 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Green Bean 'N' Pea Salad in Light & Tasty April/May 2003