Great-Grandma Maida Dixon made this salad for family gatherings. I think of her every time I make. It’s sooo good. It needs to be placed in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld. It really is worth the wait.
Servings::6
Yield::6 cups
Ingredients
1 quart sauerkraut, drained
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 large carrots, chopped
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
½ cup cider vinegar
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together sauerkraut, onion, celery, green bell pepper, carrot, pimientos, and mustard seed. Set aside this mixture.
In a small saucepan, mix together sugar, oil, and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
Pour sugar mixture over salad, cover, and leave it in the refregerator for 2 days before serving.