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    The Yummy Bowl » Recipes » Salads

    Marinated Vegetable Salad

    Jul 24, 2021 · Modified: Jun 26, 2022 by Julia | The Yummy Bowl · This post contains affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    Marinated Vegetable Salad with broccoli and cauliflower is a fresh summer side dish, full of colorful chunky vegetables that are marinated in vinegar and herbs. Takes only 10 minutes to throw together and is best enjoyed with BBQ meats! 

    The marinated cucumber and tomato salad has been a hit on this blog, so I just had to share with you the other marinated salad I have been doing for many months now.

    flatlay shot of vegetable salad in a bowl

    Chunky vegetables, bursting with nutrients and marinated in wine vinegar mixture are a NEW way of making a salad. At least for me, as I haven't really made any marinated salads before. And honestly, I am a huge fan now. Do you like marinated vegetable salads and make them often?

    Not only do they taste super FRESH and crunchy but are so fulfilling to enjoy with just a simple steak meal or baked fish.

    If you like recipes with broccoli be sure to check out my other recipes such as Butternut Squash Broccoli Casserole, Broccoli, Spinach, and Cauliflower Fritters or simply type the word e.g. ''broccoli'' into the search bar.

    side angle shot of marinated vegetable salad in a white bowl

    Why you'll love this salad

    • Best to be served along with steak, grilled chicken, beef or baked fish!
    • This a great, light side dish for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks.
    • Easy and quick to throw together.
    • Refreshing and vibrant summer side dish salad.
    • Can be made with sugar replacement such as erythritol or stevia.

    Ingredients

    Vegetables - choose firm and chunky vegetables for this salad. The longer you marinate the more flavor the veggies will get without losing texture. Other vegetables you can use here are celery, red onion, kale, firm cherry, or plum tomatoes.

    Sugar – For a low-carb version make the marinade with a sugar replacement, such as erythritol or stevia. For sweeter brine add more tablespoons of sugar or sugar replacement. 

    Vinegar – I used two types of vinegar here, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand. The taste will be different though. I prefer milder vinegar types such as apple cider, red or white wine, and rice vinegar. 

    Herbs - a combination of a few different dried herb types really helps this salad to come together. If you have only one option e.g. basil, then this will work too. Don’t forget to garnish with more fresh herbs when serving. 

    Instructions

    Marinade dressing for vegetable salad. In a large bowl, mix all the marinade dressing ingredients. Set aside.

    Vegetable marinade dressing in a white bowl on a marble background

    How to blanch the broccoli and cauliflower. Take a medium saucepan/pot and fill with water, enough to cover the broccoli and cauliflower later. Add salt and take it to a boil.

    how to blanch broccoli and asparagus in a white pot

    Reduce the heat and lower the veggies into the water. Cook on medium heat for 3 minutes, remove the vegetables with kitchen tongs and place them into ice-cold water. Once cooled drain and pat dry with a towel. This is not a necessary step but recommended. Broccoli and cauliflower can actually be eaten raw as well, but eaten this way may be difficult to digest. Plus, they taste much better once cooked!

    broccoli and cauliflower in a strainer

    Add all the vegetables into the bowl with the marinade and stir to combine until all the veggies are covered in the vegetable marinade.

    Colorful Vegetables cut and stacked in a glass bowl

    Marinate. Transfer to the fridge for 1-3 hours.

    Vegetables marinating in a bowl

    Serve! Garnish with fresh parsley when serving.

    close up shot on a wooden spoon of a marinated broccoli and cauliflower salad

    Tips

    • Make sure to season generously with salt and pepper!
    • Marinate the veggie mix in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (For the best flavor, however, refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.) Serve chilled at all times!
    • For a low-carb salad prepare the marinade with a sugar replacement, such as erythritol or stevia. For a sweeter brine add more tablespoons of sugar or sugar replacement. But you can taste test after few hours to see if you need any more.
    • Vinegar -The vinegar enhances the natural flavor in the vegetables and adds freshness to the dish. I used red and white wine vinegar for a fun combination to try but feel free to use stronger vinegar such as white vinegar.
    • Add more herbs – fresh or dried dill, basil will add a burst of flavor to the dish. 
    • Any onion will work here, red onions give a nice color and different taste to the salad.
    • Best to be stored in fridge in a jar or air-tight container for up to 2-3 days.

    I hope you'll enjoy this Marinated Vegetable Salad with broccoli and cauliflower and if you make this recipe, please let me know down below in the comments or by tagging @theyummy_bowl under your picture on Instagram.

    Thank you for reading,

    Love,

    Julia

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    close up shot of a marinated broccoli and cauliflower salad

    Marinated Vegetable Salad

    Marinated Vegetable Salad with broccoli and cauliflower is a fresh summer side dish, full of colorful chunky vegetables that are marinated in vinegar and herbs. Takes only 10 minutes to throw together and is best enjoyed with BBQ meats!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Author: Julia | The Yummy Bowl
    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 18 minutes
    Servings: 4 side portions
    Calories: 128kcal

    INGREDIENTS

    Vegetable Salad

    • 2 cups broccoli florets cut into bite-size pieces
    • 1 cup cauliflower cut into bite-size pieces
    • ½ large red bell pepper cubed
    • ½ large yellow bell pepper cubed
    • ½ large green bell pepper cubed
    • 1 medium brown or red onion half circles
    • 1 medium carrot thick half circles
    • 1-2 small cucumbers half circles

    Marinade Dressing

    • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • 3 teaspoon granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • salt and pepper to taste

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • In a large bowl, mix all the marinade dressing ingredients. Set aside.
    • Blanch the broccoli and cauliflower. Take a medium saucepan/pot and fill with water, enough to cover the broccoli and cauliflower later. Add salt and take it to a boil. Reduce the heat and lower the veggies into the water. Cook on medium heat for 3 minutes, remove the vegetables with kitchen tongs and place them into ice-cold water. Once cooled drain and pat dry with a towel.
    • Add all the vegetables into the bowl with the marinade and stir to combine until all the veggies are covered in the vegetable marinade.
    • Transfer to the fridge for 2-3 hours.
    • Garnish with fresh parsley when serving.
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    Marinated Vegetable Salad
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 128
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    (Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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    1. Julia

      July 24, 2021 at 3:54 am

      5 stars
      Healthy and fresh BBQ side dish salad!

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    2. Angela

      July 11, 2022 at 4:48 am

      This was absolutely delicious! Perfect summer salad for lunch or along with dinner. I used a Stevia blend instead of sugar in the marinade. This is a keeper!

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      • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

        July 11, 2022 at 11:56 pm

        Hi Angela, thank you so much for your kind words! I am glad you liked it. How much Stevia did you use?

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