Marinated Mushroom Salad

Ingredients

1 lb mushrooms
1 c vinegar
2 c water
1/2 c carrots
1/2 c celery
1/2 c green peppers
1/2 c pepper
3/8 c olive oil
1 ts oregano leaves
3/4 ts salt
1/4 ts garlic powder
1/4 ts black pepper

Instructions

Rinse, pat dry and slice mushrooms. In a medium saucepan combine vinegar and mushrooms; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 2 mins. Drain mushrooms; set aside to cool. In a small saucepan bring water to boil. Add carrots & celery; return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 3 mins. Add red, green peppers; cover and simmer for 3 mins or until tender. Drain and set aside to cool. In medium bowl mix olive oil, oregano & salt, black pepper; let stand 10 mins. Stir in mishrooms, carrots, and other vegetables. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hrs. before serving.