CHUNKY VEGETABLE SALAD

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This is a great side dish and it is good for lunch boxes and picnic baskets. it is good at room temperature and served cold.

Provided by Joan Hunt

Categories     Other Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2-1/3 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
4 stick celery ribs, chopped
1/2 seedless cucumber, diced
2 vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
8 small cherry peppers or pepperoncini peppers
1 small jar (6-8 ounces) marinated mushrooms, drained
12 large green olives, pitted and coarsly chopped
1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. steam green beans to crisp tender about 3-5 minutes. chop the beans into thirds. Combine All salad ingredients in a bowl and toss. Dress with vinegar and oil, salt and pepper and chill.
  • 2. chill for at least 2 hours to meld flavors. this is one of those dishes that gets better the longer it sits.

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