Bill Shields' Sauerkraut Salad
["2 (15 to 15 1/2 oz.) cans or pkg. sauerkraut, drained", "1 c. chopped green pepper", "1 c. chopped green onions (white and green parts)", "1 small can sliced water chestnuts", "1 small jar pimentos, chopped or sweet red pepper", "1/3 c. water", "1/3 c. oil", "2/3 c. vinegar", "1 1/4 c. sugar"]
["Mix first 5 ingredients in a suitable container for storage. Bring to boil the remaining ingredients.", "Turn down and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.", "Pour over vegetables.", "Mix and cool.", "Will keep for several weeks."]
["sauerkraut", "green pepper", "green onions", "water", "pimentos", "water", "oil", "vinegar", "sugar"]