Marinated Vegetable Salad With String Cheese

Submitted by mandabears

"This is very good salad that I got from DD2 uncle's wife. It makes a ton, but never lasts too long, it is that good. If you can't find pearl onions, use frozen and thaw before using in recipe. Cook time is refrigerator time."

 

• Ready In: 24hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 10 ounces ripe olives, well drained
• 1 whole cauliflower, separated into flowerets
• 3 white pearl onions, cut into quarters
• 1 lb mushroom, use the smallest ones you can find
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 3 carrots, julienned
• 1⁄2 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1⁄2 bunch broccoli, separated into flowerets
• 1 zucchini, sliced and cut in half
• 4 pieces mozzarella string cheese, cut in 1/2 inch pieces

• Marinade

• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1⁄8 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced

directions

1. In a medium pan bring marinade ingredients to a boil.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Let cool for 5 minutes.
4. Put all vegetables except tomatoes in a large non-metal bowl.
5. Pour marinade over vegetables.
6. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
7. Toss, drain, add tomatoes and cheese.