7 marinated salad with summer vegetables Recipes

marinated artichoke hearts, kalamata olive, red onion, thinly sliced (amount to taste), cucumber, cubed, tomato, cubed, italian cheese, cubed (mozzarella for mild effect, parmesan or similar for tangier effect), fresh garlic clove, minced, olive oil, balsamic vinegar

tri-colored pasta (i ve used shells or spiral shaped), chopped broccoli, chopped red pepper, asparagus , cut into 1 inch pieces, pitted and chopped kalamata olive, shredded cheddar cheese, cubed marinated mozzarella cheese (optional), yellow mustard, white vinegar, mayonnaise, sugar, vegetable oil or 3/4 cup canola oil, salt and pepper

prep : 30 minutes, marinate : 4 hours, reduced-fat firm tofu, drained, reduced-fat italian salad dressing, yellow summer squash , halved lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces, orange and/or red sweet peppers, quartered and seeded, quinoa, quick-cooking barley, shredded sorrel or spinach, sorrel leaves (optional)

fresh broccoli florets, fresh cauliflower florets (1/2 a head), red onion, cut in 3/4 inch dice, carrots, slices (i use the pre-sliced , bagged, wavy cut ones found in the produce or salad section at the grocery st), green bell pepper, cut into 3/4 inch dice, english cucumber, sliced into 1/2 inch slices, black olives, grape tomatoes, white wine vinegar, water, splenda sugar blend for baking (sugar substitute), celery seeds

frozen no salt added cauliflower florets, frozen no salt added brussels sprouts, frozen no salt added broccoli florets, summer squash, sliced, bottled fat-free italian salad dressing, dijon mustard