Best Moms Marinated Vegetables Recipes

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MARINATED VEGETABLES



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My Mom's Marinated Vegetables were a summer cookout staple when I was growing up. These colorful crunchy fresh vegetables marinated in sweet dressing, are the perfect pot luck or picnic side dish!

Provided by Michaela Kenkel

Categories     Vegetable/Salad

Time P1DT10m8S

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small head of cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces (about 4 cups)
5 carrots, sliced (about 2 cups)
5-6 Stalks of celery, sliced (about 2 cups)
1 small sweet onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 sweet bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
cherry or grape tomatoes, to taste (about 2-3 cups/1 pint)
Black olives, whole or sliced, your choice, optional (6 ounce can)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Chop veggies into bite sizes pieces place in an airtight container.
  • Whisk dressing together, pour over veggies, cover and refrigerate overnight, or for a full day even.
  • Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 7 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 65 grams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

FAVORITE MARINATED VEGETABLES



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Toss some good-for-you veggies together with a coating of fat-free salad dressing, and you've got this ideal side dish in no time. From Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Sarah Newman writes, "The recipe is so easy, and marinating the vegetables overnight gives them a great flavor and texture. It's perfect for picnics, potlucks or other gatherings!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 medium cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, mushrooms, tomatoes and onion. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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My mom's Marinated Vegetable Salad is a simple, flavorful and healthy side dish recipe to enjoy summer's fresh produce!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup sliced mushrooms
¾ cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
¾ cup sliced zucchini
¾ cup peeled, chopped carrots
1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped
½ cup broccoli florets
½ cup cauliflower florets
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place all vegetables in a large bowl.
  • Place remaining ingredients (garlic through olive oil) in a jar with a lid and shake until completely combined.
  • Pour dressing over vegetables.
  • Refrigerate salad for at least 2 hours (or overnight).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 54.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, Fat 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 254.4 mg, Fiber 1.4 g, Sugar 2.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 2.4 g

MARINATED VEGGIES



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A healthy way to grill veggies! Makes a great sandwich too!

Provided by HJR

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup thickly sliced zucchini
½ cup sliced red bell pepper
½ cup sliced yellow bell pepper
½ cup sliced yellow squash
½ cup sliced red onion
16 large fresh button mushrooms
16 cherry tomatoes
½ cup olive oil
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup lemon juice
½ clove garlic, crushed

Steps:

  • Place the zucchini, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, squash, red onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and garlic. Pour over the vegetables. Cover bowl, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat.
  • Lightly oil grate. Remove vegetables from marinade, and place on preheated grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 909.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time P1DT35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
16 ounces frozen cut green beans, defrosted and drained, or fresh green beans
16 ounces frozen green peas, defrosted and drained, or fresh shelled green peas
1 1/2 cups thinly chopped celery (about 4 stalks)
One 2-ounce jar chopped pimientos
2 small sweet onions, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Bring the sugar and vinegar to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the oil and salt and set aside to cool.
  • Add to a bowl the green beans, peas, celery, pimientos, onions and bell peppers. Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables, cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  • Serve with a slotted spoon to drain the excess oil.

CRUNCHY MARINATED VEGETABLES



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I never worry about my kids getting their veggies when this sweet-and-sour salad is on the menu. My mom gave me the recipe for the eye-catching medley that has a way of disappearing in a hurry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1 small carrot, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped peeled kohlrabi
2 tablespoons chopped celery
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1 large radish, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped green pepper
MARINADE:
1/4 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
Dash Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, salt and mustard; cook and stir over low heat just until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a bowl; cool slightly. , Add the oil, onion, celery seed and Italian seasoning; whisk until well combined. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SIMPLE MARINATED VEGETABLES



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Crisp and refreshing, this lovely veggie salad takes center stage whenever Hindy Silberstein serves it. "I like to toss it together for large gatherings and parties," she says from Highland Mills, New York. "I always place it in the middle of the table so folks have easy access. Before I know it, my 'center-piece' bowl is empty!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium yellow summer squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 each medium green, sweet red, yellow and orange peppers, sliced or chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1 can (15 ounces) whole baby corn, drained
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the squash, peppers, onion, corn and carrot. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CLASSIC MARINATED VEGETABLES



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-Elizabeth Powell, Elizabethton, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2-3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1-1/2 teaspoons French salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the sugar, vinegar, oil and salad dressing. Pour over vegetable mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

EASY MARINATED VEGETABLES



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Serve these marinated vegetables as a salad or as an appetizer. Optional add ins include: pitted Greek olives, cubes of feta cheese, and thin slices of Maui or Walla Walla onion.

Provided by Chris

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups broccoli florets
1 ½ cups cauliflower florets
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
¼ cup Italian-style salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Place the broccoli and cauliflower florets into the boiling water for one minute. Drain and rinse florets.
  • Combine broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper, cucumber, carrot and Italian salad dressing in a medium size mixing bowl. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the vegetables for one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 278 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

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