Marinated Vegetable Medley

It's no secret that I look for new ways to incorporate more fruits and vegetables in my diet.  This is one I especially like and I think you will too.  While there are canned vegetables in the list, I prefer, as far as possible to use fresh.

Choose any 5 of the following:

1 can green beans, drained

1 can asparagus, drained

1 can carrots, drained

1 jar artichoke hearts, drained

2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced

1 cups cherry tomatoes

2 cups sliced fresh summer squash

2 cups sliced cucumbers

2 cups (1 small head) cauliflower florets

2 cups (1 bunch) broccoli florets

2 medium green bell peppers, sliced

1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings

Marinade:

1 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup white wine vinegar

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning

2 teaspoons dry mustard

1 teaspoon salt

Combine your choice of vegetables in a large bowl.  Combine the marinade ingredients and pour over the vegetables.  Toss well.  Chill, covered, overnight.  Drain and arrange on a platter for serving.

The nice thing about this recipe is it can be different every time you make it.