Kittencal'S Marinated Vegetables

• 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
• MARINADE
• 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)

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.

cauliflower, fresh broccoli florets, carrots, sweet onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, green olives, marinade, white vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, black pepper, oregano, cold water, garlic

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/kittencals-marinated-vegetables-177538 (may not work)