3/4 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. vinegar
1/4 c. water
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 c. carrots, thinly sliced
1 c. green pepper, diced
1/2 c. onions, sliced in rings
1 (4 oz.) can pimentos, drained and diced
2 tsp. basil

In large saucepan, combine oil, vinegar, water, salt, garlic powder and pepper and bring to a boiling point. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, carrots, green pepper and onion. Cover and simmer 3 minutes. Add pimentos and basil. Chill 1 day before serving.

Makes 5 cups.