Piquant Mixed Vegetable Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can mixed vegetables

• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

1. 1

   Place mixed vegetables and kidney beans in a colander or strainer and rinse thoroughly; drain.

2. 2

   Mix together mixed vegetables, kidney beans, celery, onion, and bell peppers in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Heat sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar and cornstarch dissolve; continue stirring until thickened; remove from heat.

4. 4

   When dressing has cooled somewhat, toss with salad, mixing well.

5. 5

   Chill well before serving.