Kittencal's Marinated Vegetables

Prep Time: 1440 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 1440 Minutes

Servings: 8

Plan ahead the veggies need to marinate for at least 24 hours before serving. These will keep well for a couple of days stored tightly covered in the refrigerator. The garlic is optional add in only if you are a garlic-lover as it tends to overpower the marinade! You can use pitted black olives in place of the green, add in some crushed red chili flakes for heat if desired :)

Ingredients:

1/2 head of fresh cauliflower (cut into small florets)

2 cups fresh broccoli florets

2 medium carrots (peeled and cut into about 1-2-inch strips)

1 small sweet onion, sliced

1 green bell pepper, seeded and cubed

1 (10 ounce) can whole mushrooms, drained

1 cup pimento-stuffed green olives

3/4 cup white vinegar (can use wine vinegar)

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 -3 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2-1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 cup cold water

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) or 2 large garlic cloves, chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add in the cauliflower and broccoli; blanch for 1 minute; drain then immediately plunge into ice or very cold water to stop the cooking process; drain well.
2. In a large glass bowl combine all veggies with the olives.
3. In a small bowl whisk together all marinade ingredients until completely combined and no sugar or salt granules remain.
4. Pour over veggies; toss well, cover and chill for 24 hours before serving.

By RecipeOfHealth.com