Fresh Vegetable Marinade

Submitted by Leslie in Texas

"I've made this salad many times over the last 25 plus years and it's always been a hit. It's originally from an issue of Southern Living. You can add some red bell pepper to this as well as thinly sliced carrots. Chilling time is cook time."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 4 stalks fresh broccoli
• 8 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced
• 3 stalks celery, cut into about 1/2 inch slices
• 1 small head cauliflower, broken into bite-sized flowerettes
• 1 cup sugar (I've used Splenda)
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup cider vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 cups canola oil (I've used less)
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

directions

1. Remove flowerettes from broccoli and cut into bite-sized pieces. Reserve stalks for another use or peel and cut into bite-sized pieces and use in salad.
2. Combine broccoli, mushrooms, pepper, celery, and cauliflower in a large bowl and toss lightly.
3. Combine remaining ingredients, mix well, and pour over vegetables.
4. Cover and chill at least 3 hours.
5. *Note: I've put all the dressing ingredients into a food processor along with the onion, diced, and pulsed it to "grate" the onion. Stir in the poppy seeds and pour over the salad.