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Marinated Fresh Vegetable Salad - Quick and easy to make-ahead!  Healthy, crunchy, fresh vegetables tossed in a vinaigrette make this salad recipe ideal for your 4th of July gathering.
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Healthy Marinated Fresh Vegetable Salad

Healthy Marinated Fresh Vegetable Salad - Quick and easy to make-ahead! Healthy, crunchy, fresh vegetables tossed in a vinaigrette make this salad recipe ideal for your 4th of July gathering.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: carrot salad, Gluten-Free, marinated, vegetable, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 212kcal
Author: Don't Sweat The Recipe

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 3 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups carrots, sliced into bite-size pieces (2-3 medium carrots)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces red or orange will also work)

For the vinaigrette:

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons chives, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry ground mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced pressed or minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  • Add the vegetables to a large bowl.
  • To make the vinaigrette
  • Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, chives, dry mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake until combined. (you can also whisk these ingredients in a small bowl)
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables, toss to coat evenly.
  • Cover and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight. (overnight is best)

Notes

Nutrition facts will depend on what type of ingredients you use. This is just an estimate. We do our best to give you nutritional information as correct as possible. Please feel free to calculate for yourself.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal