Cedar Creek Marinated Vegetables(Appetizer) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large cauliflower
1 bag carrots
1 bunch celery
8 cloves garlic, toothpick speared
2 large bottles Italian dressing
2 cans black olives
2 cans mushroom buttons
juice of 4 lemons (retain 2 halves to add to marinade)
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
salt to taste

Preparation

Cut off cauliflower buds and split to bite size.
Split carrots and celery into fourths, lengthwise, then cut pieces 2 inches long.
Add drained mushrooms, olives and garlic cloves. Sprinkle garlic powder over cut vegetables.
Add lemon juice, lemon halves and Italian dressing.
Stir and set in refrigerator for 1 hour.
Stir again and salt to taste.
Marinate for at least 2 more hours, stirring occasionally.
Serve in large bowl.
Use toothpicks to spear morsels.