Green Bean, Corn And Pea Marinated Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can green beans
1 (16 ounce) can canned corn niblets
2 cups frozen peas (cooked only until firm-tender and cooled)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red onion, sliced
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Preparation

Drain the green beans, and corn over a colinder, then place in a glass bowl with the cooked peas, green pepper and sliced onions.
In a saucepan heat sugar, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder (if using) bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer stirring continuously ONLY until the sugar dissolves completely (do not boil for a long time).
Remove from heat and pour over the veggies.
Refrigerate overnight.