Marinated Bean Salad
["2 cans French-style string beans, drained", "1 can small English peas, drained", "1 (4 oz.) jar diced pimento (complete)", "onions, bell pepper and celery to taste", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1 c. vinegar", "1/2 c. cooking oil", "2 Tbsp. paprika"]
["Mix together and heat vegetables.", "Then add sugar, vinegar, cooking oil and paprika.", "Stir well and let stand at least overnight.", "This improves with age.", "I find LeSueur peas are best. I also find it is better if made 4 or 5 days in advance.", "I've never seen it spoil.", "Is delicious with cornbread dressing."]
["string beans", "peas", "pimento", "onions", "sugar", "vinegar", "cooking oil", "paprika"]