Marinated Vegetables

This recipe came from my mother and it is a family gathering staple. At holidays, I double the recipe, so my cousin can take the leftovers home with her. Update:11/07 - My MIL made this just using garden peas (LeSeur brand) and onions. She sent some home to me via DH and they were delicious.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can French style green beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can  garden peas, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos, drained
• 4  stalks celery, diced
• 1  medium onion, diced
• 1  medium green pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup vinegar
• 1  teaspoon water
• 1  teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. Make sure the butter beans are the kind that are firm, not mushy.
2. Combine all vegetables in a bowl.
3. Mix remaining ingredients in a saucepan.
4. Heat to a slow simmer for one minute.
5. Pour this over the vegetables and stir.
6. Chill for a few hours or overnight and serve.