Savory Marinated Mushroom Salad

Name: Savory Marinated Mushroom Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 quarts water; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 pounds small fresh mushrooms; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 2 celery ribs, sliced; 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; DRESSING:; 1/2 cup prepared Italian salad dressing; 1/2 cup red or white wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Packed with mushrooms and loads of crunchy colorful ingredients, this salad is perfect at picnics and parties. It keeps so well in the refrigerator you can easily make it ahead of time. -Sandra Johnson, Tioga, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

2-1/2 quarts water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 pounds small fresh mushrooms
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
DRESSING:
1/2 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup red or white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring water and lemon juice to a boil. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain; cool.
Place mushrooms in a large bowl with carrots, celery, green pepper, onion, parsley and olives. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad. Cover and refrigerate overnight.