Vegetable Wonder Salad

This recipe is a true family favorite.  It has beautiful color and great flavor.  I hope you enjoy it.

1/2 head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 small can shoe peg corn
1 can french style green beans
1 can small English peas
1 small jar pimento
1 green pepper, chopped
1 purple onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 can slice water chestnuts
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 cup water

Drain vegetables.  Mix sugar, vinegar, oil, spices and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Cook until sugar dissolves.  Pour over drained vegetables.  Marinate overnight in refrigerator.  Keeps well in the refrigerator for several days.