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This is my mother's recipe and it is very versatile. For example, she also adds julienned carrots and pea pods, plus some Dijon mustard to the marinade, about one tablespoon.

Salad:
l small head of califlower, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
l bunch broccoli, cut in florets (about 3-l/2 cups)
2 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise, sliced (about 3 cups)
l medium green bell pepper, cut julienne
l medium red bell pepper, cut julienne
l pound mushrooms, stems removed, (thickly sliced)
l can black olives, drained and sliced (I used oil-cured)

Marinade:
l cup wine vinegar (I used sherry)
l cup vegetable oil
l/2 cup fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
l teaspoon salt
l teaspoon pepper

Combine vegetables and olives in large bowl. To make marinade, combine ingredients in a jar, cover and shake vigorously. Pour over vegetables, cover and marinate in refrigerator overnight, stirring occasionally. Makes l3 cups.