Marianne's Marinated Vegetables

A 70s recipe from the Chelsea Hotel

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup carrot, sliced diagonally
• 1  cup celery, sliced diagonally
• 1⁄2 cup  red pepper, cut into thin 1 inch slices
• 1⁄4 cup green pepper, cut into thin 1 inch slices
• 12 -14  ounces  canned or jarred artichokes, drained and roughly chopped
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  ground red pepper (Optional)
• 1 1⁄2 cups  fat-free Italian salad dressing

Directions

1. Steam broccoli, carrots, celery, and peppers till crisp-tender; rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. Toss broccoli, carrots, celery, peppers, and artichokes in a large bowl.
3. Add dressing and ground red pepper and toss again.
4. Chill a few hours; store refrigerated.
5. Use a slotted spoon to serve.