Broccoli Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bunch broccoli, cleaned and chopped to bite-size pieces
2 to 3 carrots, sliced 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick
1 large green pepper, cut in bite-size pieces
2 small onions, cut in 1/2-inch slices in rings
1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms (canned would probably be okay too)
1 pkg. extra zesty Good Seasons Italian dressing, prepared according to directions

Preparation

Simmer carrots until barely tender.
Drain and add to salad dressing in large bowl.
Simmer broccoli about 8 minutes until not quite tender.
Add onion and green pepper; simmer 3 to 4 more minutes.
Drain and add to carrots.
Add mushrooms.
Stir to coat. Refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally to re-coat.
Should be tightly covered.
Tastes best if allowed to warm up slightly, not heated, just stand at room temperature for 1/2 hour or 1 hour before serving.