Simple 1 2 3 Marinated Vegetable Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, the Simple 1 2 3 Marinated Vegetable Salad is the ultimate quick-prep side dish packed with fresh, crisp veggies and a tangy homemade vinaigrette. Featuring vibrant cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated with a light yet flavorful dressing made from olive oil, red wine vinegar, a touch of honey, and aromatic dried oregano. Ready in just 15 minutes (plus marinating time), it’s the perfect make-ahead recipe for busy weeknights, potlucks, or summer BBQs. Serve it chilled for a healthy, versatile addition to any meal that’s as easy as 1-2-3!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium bell pepper (any color)
- 1 small red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and prepare the vegetables. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on preference. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Dice the bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion.
In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared vegetables: cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion.
Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to marinate.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.6 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1215 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1762 mg | 37% | |
*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.
