Italian Marinated Vegetables

• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed
• 1 cup small cauliflower florets
• 8 ounces button mushrooms (cut in half if too large)
• 1 cup half-moon-sliced zucchini
• 1 cup half-moon-sliced yellow squash
• 1/2 cup roasted red pepper strips
• 1/2 cup marinated, quartered artichoke hearts
• 1/2 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 tablespoon thinly-sliced fresh basil leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish
• Equipment: 1 large stock pot with submersible pasta basket

1. Make the Vegetables: Fill the stock pot with water and bring to a boil.
2. Stir in the lemon juice and salt.
3. Fill the pasta basket with the broccoli rabe, cauliflower, mushrooms, zucchini, and squash.
4. Submerge in the boiling water and cook, covered for 2 minutes.
5. Remove the basket and refresh the vegetables under cold running water.
6. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and mix with the pepper strips, artichokes, and olives.
7. In a blender, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper.
8. Mix on medium until completely blended.
9. While the motor is running, slowly pour in the oils in a steady stream to make a smooth dressing.
10. Pour the dressing over vegetables.
11. Add the basil and toss well.
12. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
13. Arrange on a decorative platter garnished with fresh basil and lemon wedges.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/italian-marinated-vegetables-recipe.html (may not work)