MARINATED ITALIAN SALAD

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This is a perfect salad for potlucks and other occasions year-round. In winter, the ingredients are available when many other vegetables aren't in season...and in summer, it's a worry-free picnic food since it doesn't have a mayonnaise-based dressing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 bottle (16 ounces) Italian salad dressing
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, celery, onions and water chestnuts. In a small bowl, whisk salad dressing and dressing mix; drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, add tomatoes and olives; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 927mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.