Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) can green beans
  • 1 (16 ounce) can canned corn niblets
  • 2 cups frozen peas (cooked only until firm-tender and cooled)
  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large red onion, sliced
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Method

  • Drain the green beans, and corn over a colinder, then place in a glass bowl with the cooked peas, green pepper and sliced onions.
  • In a saucepan heat sugar, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder (if using) bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer stirring continuously ONLY until the sugar dissolves completely (do not boil for a long time).
  • Remove from heat and pour over the veggies.
  • Refrigerate overnight.