Kittencal'S Marinated Vegetables - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 head of fresh cauliflower (cut into small florets)
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 medium carrots (peeled and cut into about 1-2-inch strips)
1 small sweet onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cubed
1 (10 ounce) can whole mushrooms, drained
1 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
MARINADE
3/4 cup white vinegar (can use wine vinegar)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 -3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) or 2 large garlic cloves, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add in the cauliflower and broccoli; blanch for 1 minute; drain then immediately plunge into ice or very cold water to stop the cooking process; drain well.
In a large glass bowl combine all veggies with the olives.
In a small bowl whisk together all marinade ingredients until completely combined and no sugar or salt granules remain.
Pour over veggies; toss well, cover and chill for 24 hours before serving.