Vegetable Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing

If you’re looking for a salad with a satisfying crunch to it, this Vegetable Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing is your answer.

Chock full of fresh veggies and doused in an Italian dressing, bursting with flavor.

INGREDIENTS

– broccoli – cauliflower – celery – cherry tomatoes – zucchini – green onions – black pitted olives – carrots – bacon – extra virgin olive oil

To make the dressing, measure all ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously until well blended and emulsified.

In a large bowl combine broccoli, cauliflower, celery, tomatoes, zucchini, green onion, olives, and carrot.

Pour the dressing over top and toss so that all the vegetables are coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, turning occasionally.

Toss with bacon just before serving and serve with parmesan cheese, if desired.

Tips and Recipe Variations

- You can swap if you prefer red wine vinegar to white vinegar. - If you want even more crunch, you can always add some nuts or seeds to the salad.

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