Hot Bean Salad

• 10 oz. pkg frozen cut green beans
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 tbs. snipped chives or chopped green onions
• 4 slices bacon cut small
• 2 tbs.. sugar
• 2 tbs. cider vinegar
• 2 tbs. water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Cook beans and celery together in a small amount of boiling water until tender-crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain. Add chives or green onions and toss lightly with a fork. Cook bacon in a small skillet until crisp while vegetable are cooking. Remove from heat. Stir in all remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling. Pour over beans and celery. Toss lightly with a fork. Serve immediately. (serves 4)