Diets, Recepies and Healthy Lifestyle by Pareizs-Uzturs.com

Marinated Vegetable Salad

2 cups thinly sliced cucumber

2 cups thinly sliced carrot

1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 cup vinegar

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup salad oil

1 teaspoon celery seed

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Lettuce

In large bowl combine cucumber, carrot, onion, and celery. To make dressing, in screw-top jar combine vinegar, sugar, salad oil, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake to mix well. Pour over vegetables; stir gently. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.

To serve, drain the vegetables, reserving marinade. Mound vegetables in lettuce-lined bowl. Return any leftover vegetables to marinade; store in refrigerator. Makes 6 to 8 servings.