Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. vinegar
  • 2/3 c. olive or salad oil
  • 1/4 c. chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. basil, crushed
  • 1 tsp. oregano, crushed
  • 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, halved or quartered
  • 1 (16 oz.) can whole carrots (may be sliced)
  • 1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and halved
  • 1 c. pitted ripe olives, halved
  • 1 c. sliced celery
  • 1 (2 oz.) jar sliced pimientos, drained (1/4 c. chopped)

Method

  • In saucepan, combine vinegar, oil, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, sugar, basil, oregano and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Bring to a boil; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl.
  • Pour hot marinade over veggies.
  • Stir; chill several hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain before serving.
  • Serve in lettuce lined bowl.
  • Makes 7 cups.
  • Great Thanksgiving dish.