Marinated Vegetable Appetizers

Ingredients

• 1 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen brussels sprouts
• 2 green bell peppers
• 1 yellow onion
• 2 zucchini
• 4 small yellow squash
• 1 pound fresh broccoli
• 1 (5.75-ounce) can jumbo pitted ripe olives, undrained
• 1 (6-ounce) jar jumbo pimiento-stuffed olives, undrained
• 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, undrained
• 1 (8-ounce) package fresh small mushrooms
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes

Preparation

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cool.
2. Cook Brussels sprouts according to package directions; drain.
3. Cut bell peppers into thin strips. Slice onion, zucchini, and yellow squash; separate onion into rings. Cut broccoli into flowerets. Drain olives and artichoke hearts. Place vinegar mixture and vegetables in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and chill 8 hours, turning occasionally.
4. Add mushrooms and tomatoes, and toss gently. Serve immediately.