Shoepeg Corn and Baby Pea Salad

Pam-I-Am's Note:

This colorful salad recipe came from my mother-in-law and is a family favorite. I've shared it with friends over the years. It's delicious at a potluck, packed in lunches, at barbecues and more. It keeps in the frigerator for a good week. There are other versions out there, but my dressing had less oil and I use Splenda to cut down on the sugar, but you can use regular sugar if you like. Cooking time includes 2 hours for refrigeration.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

Salad

• 1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can baby green peas (Le Sesueur brand)
• 1 cup green onion, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
• 1 (11 ounce) can white shoepeg corn (Green Giant Brand preferred)

Dressing

• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar (or substitute Splenda)
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried dill

Directions:

1. In a large bowl with a good top that seals, combine all of the vegetables and toss to combine.
2. In a seperage jar or bowl, mix together dressing ingredients.
3. Pour dressing onto sladad and mix together. Place tight fitting top on bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
4. While salad is in the refrigeragor the 2 hours, reach in about every 30 minutes or so and give the bowl a shake upside down to help the dressing cover all the veggies.
5. Serve cold with a slotted spoon.
6. Pour dressing.

Reviews

[Ginny Sue]

I love salads like this! I made this to take for my lunch at work and boy was it good! I used a lot less green onions (probably only 1/4 cup) because I am not a big green onion fan. I increased the amount of celery to make up for it.

[Sharon123]

I made this for a church potluck and got postitive feedback! I love the taste. Thanks!

[Debloves2cook]

I am one of the folks Pam-I-Am has shared this with and I can tell you it is a HIT, I would give it 10 stars if possible! I take this dish to pot lucks and it never fails everyone wants the recipe. It is delicious, my DH requests it often. I sometimes use a combination of red/green and orange peppers for a more "confetti" look.