MARINATED FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD

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This crisp, colorful salad is full of goodness from the garden. The light marinade lets the fresh flavor of the vegetables come through. For variety, I sometimes substitute sliced zucchini for the cucumber. -Harriet Stichter, Milford, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups sliced celery
2 cups thinly sliced cauliflower
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
2 cups thinly sliced carrots
2 cups sliced cucumbers
1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
DRESSING:
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, combine the vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over vegetables; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.