My mom used to make something very close to this, which had a lot of celery salt or seed, I think. It had a distinctive smell that didn’t appeal to me, but she loved it!

3 Bean Salad

1 can peas

1 can french green beans – drained

1 can green beans

1 purple onion

1 cup vinegar

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup salad oil

1 cup celery

1/2 cup green pepper

1 tabl water

1 tabl salt

2 teas pepper

small jar pimentos

Make and keep overnight.