MARINATED MUSHROOM SALAD

INGREDIENTS

• 2-1/2 qts. water
• 3 tbsp. lemon juice
• 3 lb. sm. fresh mushrooms
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery ribs, sliced
• 1/2 med. green pepper, chopped
• 1 sm. onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley

Dressing:

• 1/2 c. prepared Italian salad dressing
• 1/2 c. red or white wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. salt

DIRECTIONS

1. In large saucepan, bring water and lemon juice to a boil. Add mushrooms and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain, then cool.
2. Place mushrooms in large bowl with carrots, celery, green pepper, onion and parsley.
3. Combine all dressing ingredients in jar with tight fitting lid. Shake well. Pour over salad.
4. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

YIELD: Six to eight servings.