Marinated Broccoli Carrots
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and tangy Marinated Broccoli Carrots recipe! Crisp broccoli florets and tender carrot slices are lightly blanched and then soaked in a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey for balance. A touch of garlic and optional red pepper flakes add depth and a subtle kick, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley brings vibrant color and herbaceous notes to each bite. Perfect as a make-ahead side dish, this healthy and flavorful recipe is ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or meal prep. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile, veggie-packed addition to your menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and prepare a large bowl of ice water.
Blanch the broccoli florets and carrot slices in the boiling water for 2 minutes, then immediately transfer them to the ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using, to create the vinaigrette.
Place the drained broccoli and carrots in a large mixing bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the vegetables to absorb the marinade.
Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.9 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 355 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 612 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
