Marinated Vegetable Salad
Light & Tasty
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Toss some good-for-you veggies together with a coating of fat-free salad dressing, and you've got this ideal side dish in no time. From Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Sarah Newman writes, “The recipe is so easy, and marinating the vegetables overnight gives them a great flavor and texture. It's perfect for picnics, potlucks or other gatherings!”
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Low Fat
METHOD: Overnight Recipes
TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
- 1 medium cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, mushrooms, tomatoes and onion. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Yield: 6 servings.