Marinated Vegetable Salad

Description

Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried basil leaves
• 1 cup avocado chunks
• 1 cup sliced fresh Mushrooms
• 3/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion
• 3 cups cooked rice, cooled
• red onion rings for garnish

Procedures

Dressing: combine oil, wine, vinegar, parsley, Sugar, salt and basil in screw top jar.

Pour dressing over avocado, Mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and Onion in shallow pan. Cover and chill 2 to 3 hours. Add rice; toss lightly. Garnish with red onion rings.