Description
Enhance your meal with this vibrant Marinated Vegetable Salad, a delightful combination of fresh, colorful veggies and zesty dressing. In just 20 minutes, you can prepare a nutritious side dish or main course that’s perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch. Enjoy the crunch of cherry tomatoes, carrots, and broccoli, all beautifully marinated to create a refreshing taste experience. This salad not only adds color to your plate but also packs a nutritional punch, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious eaters. Whether served alone or as an accompaniment to grilled meats or whole grain bread, this versatile salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 yellow pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 8 ounces pepper jack cheese (cubed)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, chopped carrots, yellow pepper, diced red onion, and cubed pepper jack cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg