Marinated Mushroom Salad

Taste of Home; family favorite

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 quarts water
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 3  lbs  small fresh mushrooms
• 2  carrots, sliced
• 2  celery ribs, sliced
• 1⁄2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  minced fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced  pimento stuffed olive
• 1 (2 1/4ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

• Dressing

• 1⁄2 cup  prepared  Italian salad dressing
• 1⁄2 cup red wine vinegar or 1⁄2 cup white wine vinegar
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, bring water and lemon juice to a boil.
2. Add mushrooms and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Drain; cool.
4. Place mushrooms in a large bowl with carrots, celery, green pepper, onion, parsley, and olives.
5. Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl or a jar with tight-fitting lid; shake or mix well.
6. Pour over salad.
7. Cover and refrigerate overnight.