Marinated Veggie Crunch

Brighten up your plate with "Marinated Veggie Crunch," a refreshing and nutritious no-cook dish bursting with flavor and texture! This vibrant recipe features crisp zucchini, julienned carrots, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion, all marinated in a zesty red wine vinegar and honey dressing. Fresh parsley and basil bring a delightful herbal note, while toasted sunflower seeds and almonds add a satisfying crunch to every bite. Perfect as a chilled summer salad, a colorful side dish, or a healthy meal prep option, this vegan-friendly recipe is ready in just 20 minutes (plus marinating time) and requires no cooking. Treat your taste buds to this easy, flavor-packed dish that’s as nourishing as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized Zucchini
• 2 large Carrots
• 1 medium-sized Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 small Red onion
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 minced Garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons Sliced almonds

Directions

Step 1

Wash and prepare the vegetables. Thinly slice the zucchini and red bell pepper, julienne the carrots, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely slice the red onion.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well until the dressing is emulsified.

Step 3

Add the sliced zucchini, carrots, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat evenly. Cover and let the vegetables marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for more flavor).

Step 4

While the vegetables are marinating, toast the sunflower seeds and sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 5

After marinating, remove the vegetables from the refrigerator and sprinkle with chopped parsley and basil. Toss everything together one more time.

Step 6

Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted sunflower seeds and almonds on top for a satisfying crunch.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your healthy and flavorful Marinated Veggie Crunch!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1047.5 grams (1047.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	921

Total Fat 61.80g	79%
Saturated Fat 8.50g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5032mg	219%
Total Carbohydrate 81.60g	30%
Dietary Fiber 18.30g	65%
Total Sugars 53.70g
Protein 16.60g	33%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 250mg	19%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 2489mg	53%

*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: 58.6%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 34.4%