Healthy Marinated Vegetables

• 3 cups sliced carrots (1/4- inch slices)
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
• Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup water

1. Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-7 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine the celery, green pepper, onion, celery seed and carrots.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the salad dressing, sugar substitute, vinegar and water. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil; pour over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon.

carrots, celery, green pepper, onion, celery, italian salad dressing, sugar substitute, white vinegar, water

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/healthy-marinated-vegetables/ (may not work)