Marinated Salad

Bright, crisp, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Marinated Salad is the ultimate side dish for any occasion. Featuring a vibrant medley of cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers, carrots, and red onion, this recipe combines healthy ingredients with a zesty homemade vinaigrette made from olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. What sets this salad apart is its marination time—allowing the fresh vegetables to soak up the tangy-sweet dressing for a flavor-packed bite in every forkful. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep, this chilled salad is a refreshing addition to barbecues, picnics, or weekday dinners. Garnished with fresh parsley and perfect for serving a crowd, this marinated vegetable salad is as delicious as it is colorful.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Cucumber
• 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 2 large Carrot
• 1 small Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 clove Garlic

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under running water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons depending on your preference.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Dice the red bell pepper into small bite-sized pieces.

Step 5

Peel and julienne the carrots into thin strips, or use a spiralizer for a fun texture.

Step 6

Finely slice the red onion into thin rings or strips.

Step 7

Chop the fresh parsley finely and set aside.

Step 8

Mince the garlic clove to a fine consistency.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Step 10

Add all the prepared vegetables to the mixing bowl and pour the vinaigrette over them.

Step 11

Gently toss the salad until the vegetables are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.

Step 12

Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 13

Before serving, sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad and give it a gentle toss.

Step 14

Serve the marinated salad chilled as a refreshing side dish or enjoy it on its own!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1219.3 grams (1219.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	844

Total Fat 59.00g	76%
Saturated Fat 9.10g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1425mg	62%
Total Carbohydrate 74.70g	27%
Dietary Fiber 15.00g	54%
Total Sugars 45.70g
Protein 9.50g	19%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 209mg	16%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 2232mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.2%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 34.4%