MATCHSTICK VEGGIES

Antipasto Salad

Another awesome party.  Perfect weather, and almost all of the family were there.  The Birthday people get to pick what is for dinner.  So Christina and Al picked Meatball Sandwiches.  Not a bad choice I must say. So it was Antipasto, Fruit, Pasta Salad, Tomato Cucumber Salad, Fruit Platter, Lemon Cake (for Al), and Pineapple Upside Down Cake (for CJ).  And Ice Cream of course!  All in all it was a great day.

On to today's recipe.  This is great anytime of year and a good way to get a lot of veggies into your family.

MATCHSTICK VEGGIES

3 or 4 large Carrots
2 Skinny Zucchinis
1 Red Pepper
1 Green Pepper
10 Green Beans
1 Yellow Squash
1/2 Red Onion cut sliver thin

Cut all the veggies into matchsticks.  Have a pot of boiling water on the stove.  Have a bowl of water filled with ice cubes ready.  Use a strainer to blanch the veggies.   Blanch the carrots, and green beans for 1 minute, remove quickly and put into ice water.  Remove and drain.  Next do the Zucchini, squash for 1 1/2 minutes, then the Peppers for about 1 1/2 minutes.

Make a dressing of 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tsp honey,  3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar.  Pour over cooled veggies, toss and serve.  Delicious!

Thanks for stopping in today
Ciao
Grayce