Marinated Italian Salad Recipe

Marinated Italian Salad Recipe
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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.

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  • 12 Servings
  • Prep: 30 min. + marinating

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

Directions

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, celery, onions and water chestnuts. Combine 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. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 189 calories, 16 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 927 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Marinated Italian Salad published in Country Extra January 2007, p51

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Marinated Italian Salad Recipe

Marinated Italian Salad

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Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by sauceen

ChristyLynn,just was my thinking also,but should th caul. and brocc. be blanched 1st to make for more tender eating??definetly a Christmas take to the dinner dish,add a red pepper cut up and there you go......Merry christmas to all,and for you who celebrate other, Merry other!!!

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by MargeAZ

I would cut the fat by using low-fat or fat free salad dressing. That would make this a healthier dish.

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by ChristyLynn

You can kick it up a notch by using zesty italian salad dressing.

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by Carollizc

Iam certainly going to make this for Christmas dinner - the colours are seasonal, and it's so easy - I like things that can be prepared ahead of time at such a stressful time.

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