Zucchini Orange Salad

2 Medium Zucchini; sliced thin
1 Medium Onion; thinly sliced
1 Cup Chopped celery
16 Ounce Green beans; canned, drained
15 Ounce Mandarin oranges in juice; drained
16 Ounce Wax beans; canned, drained
8 Ounce Water chestnuts; canned, sliced, drained
1-1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Water
1 Teaspoon Salt

In a large bowl, toss zucchini, onion and celery. Cover with boiling
water; let stand for 1 hour. Drain, Add beans, oranges and water
chestnuts. Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil;
boil for 1 minute. Pour over salad; cover and refrigerate 24 hours before
serving. Yield: 16-20 servings.



Source: rec.food.recipes