Marinated Vegetable Salad

• cauliflower↗1

  head

• broccoli floret↗1 lb
• zucchini1 -2
• fresh mushrooms, preferable smallish white button mushrooms↗2 cups
• large black olives↗1 can
• oil1⁄2 cup
• white vinegar or 1/2 cup wine vinegar↗1⁄2 cup
• lemon juice↗1⁄4 cup
• sugar↗1 -2 teaspoon

  (to taste)

• garlic↗1 clove

  cut in thirds

• salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut the cauliflower, broccoli and zucchini into bite-size pieces.

2. 2

   Halve or quarter the mushrooms, depending upon their size.

3. 3

   Cut the olives in half.

4. 4

   Combine remaining ingredients, mixing well and stir in the vegetables and olives.

5. 5

   Marinate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Remove the garlic clove pieces before serving.

7. 7

   Serve cold.