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Overnight Vegetable Salad
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YaYa's Overnight Vegetable Salad

This Overnight Vegetable Salad is a timeless Southern favorite that combines crisp green peas, tender green beans, sweet white corn, crunchy celery, and fresh onion. All of it soaks overnight in a sweet, tangy dressing that brings out the best flavors in every bite. Simple to prepare ahead and perfect for gatherings, this chilled salad stays fresh for days and brightens any table, from potlucks to family suppers.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Southern salad, marinated vegetable salad, make-ahead salad, cold veggie salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 180kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 can 16 oz tiny green peas, drained
  • 1 can 16 oz. French cut green beans, drained
  • 1 can 11 oz Shoeppeg White corn, drained
  • 1 medium finely chopped onion
  • 3/4 cups finely chopped celery
  • 2 T. pimento - optional
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1/2 t. pepper

Instructions

  • In large bowl combine first 6 ingredients.
  • In saucepan combine remaining ingredients.
  • Heat & stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour over vegetables.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Will keep for several days.