ANTIPASTO MARINATED VEGETABLES

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The colorful vegetables and the tart dressing make this a lively addition to a holiday table. Serve it as a side dish or condiment-it's great either way. Refrigerate for three hours before serving to give the flavors time to blend. -Barbara McCalley, Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 celery ribs, sliced
3 large carrots, sliced
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) whole mushrooms, drained
3/4 cup sliced ripe olives
3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
2 green onions (white parts only), thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 jar (2 ounces) pimiento strips
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Place 1 in. of water, celery, carrots and green pepper in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl; add artichokes, mushrooms and olives., In a small saucepan, whisk oil, vinegar, onions, garlic, sugar, pepper and salt; bring just to a boil. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cool to room temperature. Stir in pimientos and parsley. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.