ITALIAN VEGGIE SALAD

Italian Veggie Salad image

I created this salad when I needed a crowd-pleaser for an event at a community charity drive and it was a huge success. I have been asked repeatedly for the recipe and asked to please make this at least six events this year. This salad keeps very well if you keep it refrigerated.-

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups fresh baby carrots, quartered lengthwise
1-3/4 cups thinly sliced radishes
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
6 large fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 package Italian salad dressing mix
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 package (9 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
Pepperoncini, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing mix, water, vinegar and oil. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Just before serving, place romaine in a large serving bowl. Add vegetables; toss to coat. Top with pepperoncini if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges