MARINATED VEGETABLES
2 cups
Have ready one of the following:
- 2 large red bell peppers, roasted and peeled
- 1 large English cucumber, cut into half-moons
- One 14- to 16-ounce can hearts of palm, drained and sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- One 9- to 12-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, prepared according to package directions and halved
Or, steam one of the following over rapidly boiling water until crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes:
- 2 cups green beans
- 2 cups small whole mushrooms
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 pound asparagus
Toss with:
Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight. Serve chilled or at room temperature.