Confetti Bean Salad

16 oz Mixed cut green & wax beans; (1 can)
1/2 c Cider vinegar;
1 tb Mixed pickling spices;
1/4 c Celery; finely chopped
1/4 c Green pepper; chopped
1/4 c Onion; chopped
2 tb Pimiento; chopped
Sugar substitute equivalent; to 5 teaspoons sugar
Crisp lettuce leaves;

Drain beans, saving liquid. Combine this liquid with vinegar in a saucepan. Add mixed pickling qpice, either loose or in a small cheesecloth bag. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix all the vegetables in a bowl. Remove liquid from heat; add sweetener and stir until dissolved. Pour over vegetables and remove spice bag or loose spices. Chill several hours, stirring occasionaly. Drain before serving on crisp lettuce.

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