Fast Marinated Vegetables

Name: Fast Marinated Vegetables
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 15 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh broccoli florets; 4 cups fresh cauliflowerets; 5 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch thin strips; 2 cups grape tomatoes; 1 can (15 ounces) whole baby corn, drained and cut widthwise into quarters; 1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and halved; 1 cup olive oil; 2/3 cup white wine vinegar; 1/3 cup sherry or chicken broth; 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

I was know only as an average cook before I first made this lip-smacking salad! — Mrs. Earl Anderson, Jr., Stockton, California

Ingredients

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
4 cups fresh cauliflowerets
5 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch thin strips
2 cups grape tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) whole baby corn, drained and cut widthwise into quarters
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and halved
1 cup olive oil
2/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup sherry or chicken broth
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place the broccoli, cauliflower and carrots in a large steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Place basket in ice water for 1-2 minutes or until vegetables are cooled; drain well.
Place the vegetables in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the tomatoes, corn and olives. In a large bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, sherry or broth, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Turn bag to coat; pour salad into a serving bowl. Serve with a slotted spoon.