Chilled Vegetable Medley

Total Time: 28 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 medium zucchini, cut into julienne strips
• 2 medium yellow squash, cut into julienne strips
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into julienne strips
• 1 medium size sweet red pepper, cut into julienne strips
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 cup italian salad dressing
• 1/2 cup sugar substitute
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons green onions, roughly chopped

Recipe

• 1 combine the first seven (7) ingredients in a large skillet; bring to a boil.
• 2 add the zucchini, squash, carrots and red pepper; cover and reduce the heat. simmer for 6 to 8 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
• 3 drain well; rinse in cold water.
• 4 transfer the vegetables to a serving dish, add the celery seed and toss well. set aside.
• 5 in a small saucepan, combine the salad dressing, sugar substitute, vinegar and water; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. pour over the vegetables.
• 6 cover and refrigerate until chilled, stirring several times. serve with a slotted spoon.