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Recipe submitted by mangomamma, 03/01/09

Italian Marinated Vegetable Salad

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    1/2 pound fresh green beans , cut in half with ends trimmed
    2 cups cauliflower florets
    1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    1 - 14 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    1/2 cup green olives, sliced
    1/2 cup black olives, sliced
    1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
    1/2 cup Italian dressing
    1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    squeeze lemon juice
    zest of 1 lemon
    dash of Italian seasoning

Directions:

1) Add beans and cauliflower to boiling water in saucepan and cook until crisp-tender. Drain. Rinse under cold water; drain again. Place in bowl.

2) In small bowl whisk together Italian dressing, lemon juice, lemon zest, and balsamic vinegar. Add remaining ingredients to green beans and cauliflower. Pour dressing over and toss. Refrigerate 3 hours or until chilled.

Source of recipe: My modification of a Kraft recipe

Makes: 14  1/2 cup servings, Preparation time: 30 Minutes, Cooking time: 10 minutes