MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH STRING CHEESE

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This is very good salad that I got from DD2 uncle's wife. It makes a ton, but never lasts too long, it is that good. If you can't find pearl onions, use frozen and thaw before using in recipe. Cook time is refrigerator time.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Cheese

Time P1DT15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 ounces ripe olives, well drained
1 whole cauliflower, separated into flowerets
3 white pearl onions, cut into quarters
1 lb mushroom, use the smallest ones you can find
1 bell pepper, chopped
3 carrots, julienned
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes
1/2 bunch broccoli, separated into flowerets
1 zucchini, sliced and cut in half
4 pieces mozzarella string cheese, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/8 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
2 garlic cloves, finely minced

Steps:

  • In a medium pan bring marinade ingredients to a boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Put all vegetables except tomatoes in a large non-metal bowl.
  • Pour marinade over vegetables.
  • Refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Toss, drain, add tomatoes and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.2, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 6, Sodium 315, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 6.5, Protein 6

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