Marinated Vegetable Salad | Kathy’s Vegan Kitchen

This marinated vegetable salad recipe is loaded with vegetables and marinated in a tangy dressing. It can be made ahead of time, and it’s perfect for a picnic, barbeque, or a great salad to take for lunch.

Although salad generally contains lettuce, this marinated vegetable salad recipe is lettuce-free. Instead, the vegetables marinate in a tangy dressing overnight. As a result, the marinated vegetable salad tastes fabulous with intense flavors.

Most marinated vegetable salads contain all raw vegetables. My salad includes partially roasted and raw vegetables!

What are partially cooked vegetables? I don’t like raw broccoli. I think some vegetables taste better when partially cooked to absorb the flavors of the dressing.

Not only does partially cooking vegetables allow for better absorption of the dressing, but it also makes the vegetable crisp, less bitter, and easier to eat and digest. 

Marinated Vegetable Salad Ingredients

Partially Cooked Vegetables

Raw Vegetable Ingredients

How to Make Marinated Vegetable Salad

Salad Dressing Ingredients

Salad Dressing Ingredient Substitutions

Serve as a side salad or an entree salad. Marinated vegetable salad is easy to make but also excellent for a party or potluck.

And let’s not forget the value of a quick and easy salad prepped the day before!

Recipe FAQs

How long should vegetables be marinated?

For the best results, marinate the salad overnight. At a minimum, marinate for at least 30 minutes.

For the best results, marinate the salad overnight. At a minimum, marinate for at least 30 minutes.

What does marinating vegetables do?

Marinating vegetables is the easiest way to infuse them with intense flavor.

Marinating vegetables is the easiest way to infuse them with intense flavor.

Is it better to marinate in the refrigerator or on the counter?

It is best to marinate vegetables in the refrigerator.

It is best to marinate vegetables in the refrigerator.

Tips

So, the next time you want a salad with vegetables without lettuce, choose this marinated vegetable salad recipe. 

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This marinated vegetable salad recipe is loaded with vegetables and marinated in a tangy dressing. It can be made ahead of time, and it’s perfect for a picnic, barbeque, or a great salad to take for lunch.
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Partially cooked vegetables

Raw Vegetables

Oil-Free Dressing

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized florets (equal sizes).
Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
Roast broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots for 15 minutes.
Remove partially roasted vegetables from the oven.
Allow the vegetables to cool completely.
In the meantime, prepare the raw vegetables
Preparing raw vegetables
Remove the seeds from the cucumber by slicing in half lengthwise, and using a spoon, carefully scrape the seeds from the cucumber, discard seed and pulp.
Slice cucumber, red onion, baby bell peppers, and tomatoes.
Salad Dressing
Combine all ingredients, except for the rosemary and thyme, in a high-speed blender.
Blend until smooth.
Add chopped herbs and stir.
Combine all the vegetables in a bowl.
Cover and refrigerate overnight for the best results.
Stir when possible a few times before serving.
Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 10gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: -4mgSodium: 303mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8g
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Posted 15 Aug 2023 10:26 by | Vegetables | 2 comments

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