Fresh Vegetable Salad

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

I have taken this to so many potlucks, cook-outs, and family to-dos. Always a favorite. I usually make it in the morning and let marinate for 8 hours. Then it is ready for the evening meal.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 2 cups sliced celery
• 2 cups thinly sliced cauliflower
• 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 2 cups thinly sliced carrots
• 2 cups sliced cucumbers
• 1 medium onion , thinly sliced and separated into rings
• ¾ cup olive oil
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 2 cloves garlic , minced

Directions:

1. Mix together the first 6 ingredients in a large serving bowl.
2. In a krudit jar, add the olive oil, parsley, vinegar, salt, ground mustard, pepper, and garlic.
3. Put on tight fitting lid; shake vigorously to combine ingredients.
4. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
6. Serve with a slotted spoon.
7. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Reviews

[PixieDust]

This is the salad I served for our Christmas Eve dinner. Very easy. I made it eary that morning and let it marinate all day. The dressing had a wonderful tangy, zesty flavor. A crowd pleaser as there was none left. Thanks Nurse Di.

[Jenna Naquin]

This was a wonderful salad. I increased the white wine vinegar to 1/2 cup because I like the zestiness it adds to the flavor. Had a fresh zippy-zing to it. This would be good for any occasion and will be used alot here. Thanks.

[Sunflower]

I needed a good and easy salad recipe to serve for my Dad's birthday dinner, so I tried this one. Wonderful fresh brisk flavored dressing. I let the salad marinate for 4 hours and that gave the vegetables plenty of flavor. I added some chopped broccoli and mushrooms into the mix. Very versatile. Thanks.