Marinated Vegetable Salad with Italian Dressing
Enjoy a delightful Marinated Vegetable Salad with Italian Dressing, bursting with vibrant colors and flavors. This refreshing salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a satisfying meal prep option. With a medley of fresh vegetables soaking in a zesty Italian dressing, each bite offers a delicious burst of taste and nutrition. Quick to prepare and versatile, you can serve it as a side dish or add protein for a complete meal. Make it ahead of time to let the flavors meld beautifully, and enjoy this healthy salad that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
- ½ small head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion, cut into thin rings
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 12 baby carrots, diced or substitute 2 large carrots
- 1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, sliced
- 1 (4 oz) can pitted black olives, sliced
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup red apple vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons vegan-friendly Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, cherry tomatoes, red onion rings, sliced mushrooms, diced baby carrots, sliced water chestnuts, and black olives. Toss gently to mix.
- Make the Dressing: In a mason jar, combine vegetable oil, red apple vinegar, minced garlic, sugar, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Seal the jar tightly and shake until well mixed.
- Combine and Marinate: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until coated evenly. Cover and refrigerate overnight for optimal flavor development.
- Serve: Enjoy your chilled Marinated Vegetable Salad within four days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg