MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD {diabetic living}

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Ingredients

• 2 med tomatoes, or 4 plum tomatoes
• 1 medium pepper, green, bell
• 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoon parsley
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoon water
• 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Pine nuts

Preparation

Step 1

Cut tomatoes into wedges. Cut sweet pepper into small squares.
In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, sweet pepper, zucchini, red onion and parsley; set aside.

FOR DRESSING:
In a screw-top jar, combine oil, vinegar, water, thyme or basil and garlic. Cover; shake well. Pour over vegetable mixture. Toss lightly to coat. Let mixture stand at room temp for 30-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. {Or cover and chill for 4-24 hours, stirring once or twice. Let stand at room temp 30 minutes before serving}If desired, garnish with pine nuts. Serve with a slotted spoon.