Marinated Vegetable Medley

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

1/4 cup chopped parsley

2 medium garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbsp Dijon-style mustard

1 tsp honey

1/2 tsp dried basil, crushed

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

6 cups assorted seasonal vegetables such as broccoli, cucumber, snow peas, mushrooms, celery, cherry tomatoes, carrots, radishes, zucchini, asparagus, cauliflower, green peppers, chick-peas, red kidney beans, etc.

In a blander, combine olive oil, vinegar, parsley, garlic, mustard, honey, basil, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.

Pour dressing over vegetables.

Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Serves 8.