Marinated Vegetables Deluxe

Gerry's Note:

Great for family gatherings, pot lucks, or any time you are expecting a crowd. This looks terrific served in a cut glass bowl. There just are no leftovers with this one! This requires overnight marinating.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 25

• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 bunch broccoli, with stems
• 3 stalks celery
• 6 medium carrots, cut in strips
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (or basket)
• 5 green onions
• 1 (10 ounce) can whole mushrooms, drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can pitted black olives, drained (I use less)
• 1 (14 ounce) can miniature corn cobs, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
• 1 green pepper, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian dressing (I use Kraft)

Directions:

1. Break or cut vegetables into bite size pieces and place in large bowl.
2. Pour dressing over vegetables, mix and refrigerate overnight.
3. Stir occasionally.

Reviews

[ladyfingers]

This recipe was one of the easiest ways to get vegetables into my kids while growing up, and they still love it as adults. It's so easy to assemble; what I like best is the ability to pick and choose veggies you like and the salad size. Just modify the Italian dressing accordingly. Another great recipe from Gerry 999!

[MasakoHI]

Enjoyed this colorful salad! It made alot and I have been eating it for several days - but I enjoy every morsel. I loved the mini corn and crunchy water chestnuts. I used a 10 ounce bottle of Kraft Zesty Dressing. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

Gerry, I made your marinated veggies for my luncheon and they were a PERFECT addition to my buffet! I made them the day before and stored in Ziplock bags in the fridge (loved that it didn't take much room!). They looked so crisp and the colors stayed bright. I really liked that it was a "compact" form of a salad that you didn't have to worry about it wilting. Next time I will make to have on hand for a week's worth of easy salads for my family. Thanks Gerry! Roxygirl