Best 12 Easy Marinated Veggie Salad Recipes

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In today's fast-paced world, where convenience often takes precedence over health, it can be challenging to find quick and easy meal options that are also nutritious and flavorful. One dish that meets all these criteria is the marinated veggie salad. This simple and versatile dish is a symphony of fresh, crisp vegetables coated in a flavorful marinade that enhances their natural sweetness and adds a delightful depth of flavor. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing side dish or a satisfying main course, this easy marinated veggie salad has something to offer everyone. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas, this salad is sure to become a staple in your weekly meal rotation.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

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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Celery seed dressing is used to marinate this mixture of vegetables.

Provided by Abby y Salah

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon celery seed
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 onion, sliced into thin rings
2 cups thinly sliced carrots
½ cup chopped celery

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, celery seeds, black pepper, vinegar, oil, and salt in a screw-top jar. Shake well to mix.
  • Combine vegetables in large bowl. Pour dressing over vegetables, and stir gently. Cover, and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 638.9 mg, Sugar 41.8 g

EASY MARINATED VEGGIE SALAD



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From Weldon, California, Juleen Edwards notes, "My husband doesn't normally like peas, but he loves this colorful, crunchy salad coated in vinaigrette."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup frozen French-style green beans, thawed
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the beans, peas, celery, green pepper, onions and pimientos. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Pour over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts :

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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A simple but flavorful raw salad that's easy to make.

Provided by Paula Deen

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups cauliflower florets
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 cup halved bottled cherry peppers
3 medium cut into bite-size pieces zucchini
3 peeled and cut into bite-size pieces carrots
1 small thinly sliced onion

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Italian seasoning, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, sugar and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, cherry pepper halves, zucchini, carrots and onion.
  • Pour the dressing mixture over the vegetables, tossing gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

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 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.

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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Refrigerating this veggie medley in a purchased dressing and topping with bacon bits creates a fantastic flavor!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/2 cup Italian dressing
6 tablespoons Betty Crocker™ Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except bacon flavor bits in large bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Just before serving, spoon vegetable onto 6 salad plates, using slotted spoon. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon bacon flavor bits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg

EASY MARINATED VEGETABLES



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Serve these marinated vegetables as a salad or as an appetizer. Optional add ins include: pitted Greek olives, cubes of feta cheese, and thin slices of Maui or Walla Walla onion.

Provided by Chris

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups broccoli florets
1 ½ cups cauliflower florets
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
¼ cup Italian-style salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Place the broccoli and cauliflower florets into the boiling water for one minute. Drain and rinse florets.
  • Combine broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper, cucumber, carrot and Italian salad dressing in a medium size mixing bowl. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the vegetables for one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 278 mg, Sugar 4.1 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

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 Dijon-style mustard
dried red hot pepper flakes to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 pound pearl onions, blanched in boiling water for 1 minute, drained, and peeled
1 pound carrots, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 pound broccoli, cut into flowerets (about 5 cups)
2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup small brine-cured black olives (preferably Nicoise, available at specialty foods shops)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, the mustard, the red pepper flakes, and salt and black pepper to taste, add in the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. In a steamer set over the boiling water steam the onions, covered, for 2 minutes, add the carrots, the broccoli, and steam the vegetables for 3 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender. Transfer the vegetables to a colander and let them cool. In a bowl combine the steamed vegetables, the bell peppers, and the olives, toss the mixture with the dressing, and chill the salad, covered, for at least 4 hours or overnight.

SIMPLE 1-2-3 MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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This is a simple and delicious change from cucumbers in vinegar and makes a great vegetarian snack or side dish. It's also great in that it requires no cooking at all! I make this all Summer long and have some whenever I get the 'munchies'. A friend used to serve this to me when I lived in Arkansas and I've never forgotten how to make it.

Provided by Two Socks

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup canola oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 onion, roughly chopped
2 green peppers, seeded and chopped into small cubes
3 cucumbers, peeled and cut into small cubes
4 tomatoes, cut into small cubes

Steps:

  • Make the dressing by combining all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Set aside.
  • To make the salad: Place all the chopped vegetables in a large bowl with a lid and pour the dressing over all.
  • Use a wooden or plastic spoon to gently stir so that the dressing coats all the vegies and everything is well mixed.
  • Cover and chill at least six hours before serving, stirring at least every hour.
  • When ready to serve, let salad stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  • This is easiest to eat when served in a bowl and eaten with a spoon.
  • Be sure to get plenty of the juices into each bowl.

Tips:

  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your salad the best flavor and texture. If you can, buy your vegetables from a local farmer's market or CSA.
  • Choose a variety of vegetables: The more variety of vegetables you use, the more flavorful and nutritious your salad will be. Some good options include tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, radishes, and broccoli.
  • Cut the vegetables into even-sized pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Marinate the vegetables for at least 30 minutes: This will give the vegetables time to absorb the flavors of the marinade.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what will give your salad its flavor, so make sure to use a flavorful one. Some good options include olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, herbs, and spices.
  • Drain the vegetables before serving: This will help to remove any excess marinade.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Marinated vegetable salad is best served immediately after it is made.

Conclusion:

Marinated vegetable salad is a healthy and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a marinated vegetable salad that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give marinated vegetable salad a try.

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