Each month we will be featuring those unique and special recipes from members of the Opaa! Food Management News family that are requested over and over because they are so delicious. Ultimately, we will be featuring a collection of these recipes in our first "OPAA! Family Cookbook".

Please enjoy this month's selection:

July 2004
Marinated Vegetable Salad
Ingredients
  • 1 can each:
    • Green Beans
    • Wax Beans
    • White Corn
    • Small Green Peas
    • Red Kidney Beans
  • 1 Cup Sliced Onion Rings - thinly sliced
  • 1 Cup Sliced Carrots Coins
  • 1/2 C. Sliced Red Pepper
  • 1/2 C. Sliced Green Pepper
  • ½ cup Celery - thinly sliced
Instructions:
Rinse all vegetables and drain well. Cover with the dressing and allow to stand at least 4 hours prior to serving. This is best made a day in advance of serving.

Dressing

  • 1 ½ cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Vinegar (Balsamic or Red Wine)
  • ½ cup Oil
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Basil leaves - dried crushed
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Parsley - dried
Flour Mixture:
  • 5 Tablespoons Flour
  • 1 cup water

Instructions:
Combine all dressing ingredients and heat just until sugar is dissolved. Pour over vegetables and stir well. Stir the mixture a few times prior to serving.

Submitted by: Linda J. Jones
Director of Development
Opaa! Food Management News

Past Recipes of the Month
- August 2003 - September 2003 - October 2003
- November 2003 - December 2003 - January 2004
- February 2004 - March 2004 - April 2004
- May 2004 - June 2004 - July 2004
- August 2004 - September 2004 - October 2004
- November 2004 - December 2004 - January 2005
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