Marinated Green Bean Salad
📜 Collection: UK3 | ✍️ Attribution: Celina Engle | 📂 Category: Salads A crisp and tangy marinated green bean salad featuring sweet peas, pimentos, and celery. Prepared overnight for maximum flavor absorption and served chilled.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | None | Overnight | 6–8 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Glass jar or storage container with lid
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 #2 can | French Style Green Beans (Drained) | Drained |
| 1 Small can | English Peas (Drained) | Drained |
| 1 glass jar | Cut Pimentos (Drained) | Drained |
| 1 Cup | Fine Cut Celery | Fine cut |
| 1 Medium | Green Pepper (Cut Fine) | Cut fine |
| 1 Medium | Onion (Cut Fine) | Cut fine |
Dressing
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 C. | Vinegar | None |
| 1/4 C. | Salad Oil | None |
| 3/4 C. | Sugar | None |
| 1 T. | Salt | None |
| 1 T. | Water | None |
| Dash | Paprika | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dressing
- In a bowl, thoroughly mix the 1/2 c. vinegar, 1/4 c. salad oil, 3/4 c. sugar, 1 t. salt, 1 t. water, and dash paprika until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 2: Combine and Marinate
- Pour the dressing mixture over the 1 #2 can french style green beans (drained), 1 small can english peas (drained), 1 glass jar cut pimentos (drained), 1 cup fine cut celery, 1 medium green pepper (cut fine), and 1 medium onion (cut fine).
Step 3: Chill and Serve
- Leave in the refrigerator overnight until the vegetables are fully marinated and flavorful, then rechill before serving.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store sealed in the refrigerator overnight and up to 5 days for the best marinated flavor.
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