An Easy Bean Salad

Random recipe number 3 comes from my childhood.

Recipes from childhood can help bring back fun summer times. I remember my mom making this recipe for every summer gathering from birthday parties to camping potlucks. You can tell it was one of her favorites by how warn the recipe card is. The salad pairs well with everything from hamburgers to steak. Easy to make and take along to the party. It must be made a head of time for it's one of those recipes that the longer it sits, the better it is.

Bean Salad

Dressing:
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup oil
1 Tablespoon water
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 cup vinegar

Mix together until the sugar is dissolved.

Salad Ingredients:
1 can french cut green beans, drained
1 can small peas, drained
2 cups celery
1 medium onion
1 medium green pepper

Mix salad with dressing, let set at least 24 hours and drain 1/2 hour before serving.

Enjoy!