Marinated Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Marinated Salad is the ultimate side dish for any occasion. Featuring a vibrant medley of cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers, carrots, and red onion, this recipe combines healthy ingredients with a zesty homemade vinaigrette made from olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. What sets this salad apart is its marination time—allowing the fresh vegetables to soak up the tangy-sweet dressing for a flavor-packed bite in every forkful. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep, this chilled salad is a refreshing addition to barbecues, picnics, or weekday dinners. Garnished with fresh parsley and perfect for serving a crowd, this marinated vegetable salad is as delicious as it is colorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 2 large Carrot
- 1 small Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 clove Garlic
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under running water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons depending on your preference.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper into small bite-sized pieces.
Peel and julienne the carrots into thin strips, or use a spiralizer for a fun texture.
Finely slice the red onion into thin rings or strips.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and set aside.
Mince the garlic clove to a fine consistency.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Add all the prepared vegetables to the mixing bowl and pour the vinaigrette over them.
Gently toss the salad until the vegetables are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad and give it a gentle toss.
Serve the marinated salad chilled as a refreshing side dish or enjoy it on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
205 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 310 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 570 mg | 12% | |
*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.
