MARINATED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

FOR THE MARINADE:
1 (6 oz) can V-8 vegetable juice
1/4 cup salad oil
2 tbsp vinegar
1 (.6 oz) pkg Italian flavored salad dressing mix
FOR THE VEGETABLES:
2 cups cauliflowerettes
1 cup sliced carrot
1 cup sliced or diced zucchini
1/2 cup green bell pepper, cut in squares
TO SERVE:
cherry tomatoes, halved
ripe olives and/or green olives (optional)
parsley (optional)

To the make marinade, combine V-8 juice, salad oil, vinegar and salad dressing mix; shake well.

In bowl, combine vegetables; pour marinade over all. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, stir occasionally.

TO SERVE:
If desired, garnish with halved cherry tomatoes, ripe olives and/or green olives, and parsley.

Makes about 4 cups
Source: Newspaper Clipping