MARINATED ITALIAN SALAD

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, celery, onions and water chestnuts. In a small bowl, whisk 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 927mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Akwealor Ifeoma
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled meats or fish.


Ridam Thapa
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The dressing is tangy and sweet, and the vegetables are crisp and refreshing.


walli mohammad
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


BD Arif gamer
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the vegetables are so fresh.


NALWEISO REHEMA
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a batch of this in my fridge.


Randy Williams
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that you can use whatever vegetables you have on hand.


Jek Killbee
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! The vegetables were crisp and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ian Skidmore
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This is my go-to salad recipe for summer gatherings. It's so easy to make and always a hit. The vegetables are always so fresh and flavorful.


Nicola Lowden
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so easy to make and the salad is so refreshing. I love that you can use whatever vegetables you have on hand.


BITCOINMININGCOMPANY Lmd
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This salad was a hit at our last potluck! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was light and tangy, and the marinated vegetables were perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this again.