MARINATED BROCCOLI SALAD

Marinated Broccoli Salad image

Martha Smith relies on bottled salad dressing to flavor this crunchy veggie combination. "A bowlful makes a nice presentation at the table," promises the Rockledge, Georgia cook. "You're the only person who has to know how simple it is to make!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 small onions, sliced and separated into rings
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the broccoli, carrots, onions, olive and pimientos. Add dressing and sugar; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, turning occasionally. , Just before serving, transfer to a serving bowl; stir in walnuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges