Best 10 Cold Marinated Vegetable Salad Recipes

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In the realm of culinary arts, cold marinated vegetable salad stands as an embodiment of culinary brilliance. It is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that delights the senses and tantalizes the taste buds. With countless variations and interpretations, this versatile dish can be tailored to suit every palate, making it a favorite among food enthusiasts worldwide. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of cold marinated vegetable salads as we explore the culinary secrets that elevate this dish from ordinary to extraordinary. Discover the art of selecting the finest seasonal vegetables, marinating them in a symphony of flavors, and creating visually stunning presentations that will leave your guests in awe. Embark on a culinary journey that promises to transform your perception of vegetable salads, turning them into captivating masterpieces that celebrate the bounty of nature's gifts.

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THE BEST MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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This easy marinated vegetable salad recipe is perfect for any type of gathering and is so easy to make using the Foodsaver Quick Marinator or just in a bowl! It's gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and loaded with flavour!

Provided by Christal Szcebel

Categories     Salads

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 heaping cup chopped broccoli florets
1 heaping cup chopped cauliflower florets
1 diced bell pepper
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped baby corn
1 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 heaping tablespoon Greek herb mix (with salt)
1 tablespoon jarred capers

Steps:

  • Add veggies to Quick Marinator container or a large bowl.
  • In a jar add all dressing ingredients, close tightly and shake vigorously until well mixed or emulsified (you could also use an immersion blender).
  • Pour the dressing over the vegetables, close the lid to the Quick Marinator, and shake to coat all the veggies with the dressing.
  • Place in the fridge to marinate for a minimum of 1 hour. Stir once again before serving.
  • If using the Foodsaver Quick Marintor follow the instructions to marinate using the vacuum attachment depending on the FoodSaver model you are using.
  • Once marinating time is up (as indicated on the Foodsaver), turn the dial on the Quick Marinator to release the air and open the container.
  • Transfer salad to a dish to serve or chill as preferred in the fridge.*

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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Make and share this Marinated Vegetable Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups broccoli florets
2 cucumbers, peeled, sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 carrots, peeled, thinly sliced
5 ounces sliced black olives
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian dressing
12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, except tomatoes, in large bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and toss.

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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Marinated Vegetable Salad is a healthy, make-ahead salad recipe highlighting crunchy summer vegetables. Quick, easy, and fresh!

Provided by Iowa Girl Eats

Categories     20 minute meal, 30 minute meal, appetizer, kid friendly, light and healthy, salad, side dish

Yield serves 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cauliflower florets
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes (~10oz)
2 cups chopped carrots (~4 medium carrots)
1 cucumber, seeded then chopped
1 bell pepper (any color,) seeded then chopped
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons minced shallots
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • For the Vinaigrette: add ingredients to a jar with a tight-fitting lid or bowl then shake or whisk to combine. Taste then add more salt, pepper, and/or oil if necessary (this dressing is very tart so add more oil if it's too tart for your tastes.)
  • Add vegetables to a very large bowl then dress with 3/4 of the vinaigrette. Toss then refrigerate for 4 hours or up to overnight. Toss with remaining vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper to taste just before serving.

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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This recipe is so versatile because you can use whatever vegetables you family prefers. It's a nice change from typical mayonnaise-based salads. -Rita Wagers, Emporia, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) whole mushrooms, drained
DRESSING:
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic salt
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time P1DT35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
16 ounces frozen cut green beans, defrosted and drained, or fresh green beans
16 ounces frozen green peas, defrosted and drained, or fresh shelled green peas
1 1/2 cups thinly chopped celery (about 4 stalks)
One 2-ounce jar chopped pimientos
2 small sweet onions, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Bring the sugar and vinegar to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the oil and salt and set aside to cool.
  • Add to a bowl the green beans, peas, celery, pimientos, onions and bell peppers. Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables, cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  • Serve with a slotted spoon to drain the excess oil.

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

7 ounces/200 g carrots
7 ounces/200 g haricots verts
7 ounces/200 g Savoy cabbage
7 ounces/200 g cauliflower
3 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
About 1/2 cup/125 ml grapeseed or peanut oil
8 small shallots, quartered or cut into eighths, depending on the size
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Lemon juice, to taste
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Scrape the carrots and cut into large matchsticks. Top and tail the green beans, and cut in half lengthwise if fat. Shred the cabbage with a knife. Trim the cauliflower and cut into bite-size bouquets.
  • Stir together the mustard seeds, garlic, ginger and turmeric. Heat the oil in a saute pan and gently fry the shallots for 2 minutes to soften slightly. Add the spice mixture and cook for 1 minute. Toss in the remaining vegetables for just 1 minute. Remove from the heat, toss in the vinegar and let sit for 15 minutes, or, even better, several hours. (It keeps in the refrigerator for several days.) Taste and correct the seasonings. Serve at room temperature with crusty bread.

FAVORITE MARINATED VEGETABLES



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Toss some good-for-you veggies together with a coating of fat-free salad dressing, and you've got this ideal side dish in no time. From Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Sarah Newman writes, "The recipe is so easy, and marinating the vegetables overnight gives them a great flavor and texture. It's perfect for picnics, potlucks or other gatherings!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 medium cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, mushrooms, tomatoes and onion. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MARINATED SALAD



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This marinated salad combines a variety of vegetables with a sweet oil and vinegar dressing.

Provided by Barbara Stocker

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 23h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
1 (15 ounce) can shoe peg corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (2 ounce) jar pimentos
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Mix together the peas, corn, green beans, pimentos, celery, bell pepper and onion.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, black pepper, salt, oil and vinegar. Bring to a boil and pour over salad; mix well to coat. Refrigerate for 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 723.7 mg, Sugar 29.8 g

MOM'S MARINATED VEGETABLES



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I got this recipe from my mother and I've never seen anything like it elsewhere. It's great for summer since it's cool and crisp. I like to take it to potlucks since it marinates overnight.

Provided by KBOVER

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 8h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 cup cauliflower florets, broken into bite size pieces
1 cup broccoli florets, broken into bite size pieces
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add the sliced carrots, and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the carrots are cold, drain well, and place into a large glass or plastic bowl.
  • Place the green pepper, onion, cucumber, celery, cauliflower, and broccoli into the bowl along with the carrot; set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, mustard, and salt until the sugar begins to dissolve. Whisk in the vegetable oil and condensed tomato soup until smooth. Pour the marinade over the vegetables, and stir until evenly blended. Cover, and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 243.2 mg, Sugar 21.5 g

MARINATED CANNED VEGETABLE SALAD



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Make and share this Marinated Canned Vegetable Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Caryn Gale

Categories     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can green beans or 1 can wax bean
1 can peas
1 can chickpeas or 1 can kidney bean
1 can corn
1/2 cup green peppers or 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup scallions or 1/2 cup purple onion, chopped
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4-1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Open all cans and drain vegetables and beans well.
  • Mix in a large bowl.
  • Add in chopped vegetables.
  • Pour over dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.3, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 91.5, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 0.8

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh vegetables. If using frozen vegetables, thaw them completely before marinating.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform sizes so that they cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add color and texture to your salad. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, celery, cucumber, green beans, onions, peppers, and tomatoes.
  • For the marinade, use a combination of olive oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices. You can also add a little bit of honey or maple syrup to sweeten the marinade.
  • Marinate the vegetables for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. The longer you marinate them, the more flavorful they will be.
  • When you're ready to serve the salad, drain the vegetables from the marinade and toss them with your favorite dressing. You can also add some crumbled cheese, nuts, or seeds for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Cold marinated vegetable salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With so many different variations to choose from, you're sure to find a cold marinated vegetable salad recipe that you'll love.

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