Marinated Veggie Salad

Marinated Veggie Salad

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Ingredients

For The Dressing

3/4 cup sugar

1 cup apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

The Veggies

3 cups celery, chopped, tiny

1 cup red onion,chopped, tiny

1 red bell pepper, chopped,small

1 (pound) asparagus, trimmed and steamed

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen green peas, thawed

1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos, chopped

Directions

In a small saucepan bring the sugar, cider vinegar, salt, pepper, cayenne, dried parsley, and dried basil to boil and boil for 1 minute.

Remove from the heat and pour in the oil.

Set aside and let cool to room temperature.

In a very large mixing bowl place the chopped celery, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, trimmed, chopped and steamed asparagus, thawed green peas and pimentos. Mix well.

Pour the room temperature dressing over the salad and mix well.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.

Spoon into clean glass jar with a tight seal for keeping in the refrigerator.

Recipe Tips

Serve on salad green of your choice and add a little feta if you like for a wonderful salad or enjoy in a small bowl with any additions.