Ingredients

  • 1 can green beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can cut yellow wax beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can butter beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 large green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large red onion, sliced and separated into rings
  • 1 (4-ounce) jar pimentos, diced
  • 1/2 cup salad oil
  • 2 cups thinly sliced celery
  • 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 can tomato soup, undiluted

Method

  • Place all the beans, green pepper, onion and pimentos in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the oil and celery.
  • In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and tomato soup.
  • Bring to a boil and pour over the vegetables.
  • Toss the mixture lightly with 2 forks.
  • Do this several times as the mixture cools.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
  • The salad will be better if kept chilled 24 hours before serving.
  • Drain and reserve liquid before serving; it will keep for several days.
  • The reserved liquid can be poured over the leftovers.
  • Add more sugar, if desired.