2 env. gelatin
1/2 c. cold water
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. vinegar
1 c. water
1 tbsp. minced onion
1 c. chopped celery
2 tbsp. lemon juice
10 oz. can cut asparagus
1 c. pimento, cut in strips
1 tsp. salt
5 oz. can water chestnuts or 1/2 c. pecans

Dissolve gelatin in cold water. Combine sugar and vinegar in cup water. Bring to boil; remove from heat. Add gelatin, onion, lemon juice and salt. COOL. Add asparagus, pimento, water chestnuts and celery. Put in salad mold.