Kittencal's Marinated Vegetables

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"Plan ahead the veggies need to marinate for at least 24 hours before serving. These will keep well for a couple of days stored tightly covered in the refrigerator. The garlic is optional add in only if you are a garlic-lover as it tends to overpower the marinade! You can use pitted black olives in place of the green, add in some crushed red chili flakes for heat if desired :)"

 

• Ready In: 24hrs
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 head of fresh cauliflower (cut into small florets)
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 2 medium carrots (peeled and cut into about 1-2-inch strips)
• 1 small sweet onion, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cubed
• 1 (10 ounce) can whole mushrooms, drained
• 1 cup pimento-stuffed green olives

• MARINADE

• 3⁄4 cup white vinegar (can use wine vinegar)
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 -3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 cup cold water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) or 2 large garlic cloves, chopped (optional)

directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add in the cauliflower and broccoli; blanch for 1 minute; drain then immediately plunge into ice or very cold water to stop the cooking process; drain well.
2. In a large glass bowl combine all veggies with the olives.
3. In a small bowl whisk together all marinade ingredients until completely combined and no sugar or salt granules remain.
4. Pour over veggies; toss well, cover and chill for 24 hours before serving.

Reviews

[Berrie143]

A very good and basic recipe but I think it needed more salt. I didn't bother to cook the veggies at all and they softened up very nicely. Next time I will add some more kosher salt or maybe even season salt to see how it turns out.

 

[gdlehman]

Absolutely fantastic!! Used all raw veggies. Also, used about 1/4 cup of raw apple cider vinegar instead of the 3/4 cup white vinegar. Superb!!

 

[Engrossed]

This is a WONDERFUL marinated veggie recipe! It has a very nice mix of veggies and a good flavor. I used everything, including the fresh garlic. I did use Enova oil and subbed Splenda for the sugar. I heated the marinade for 2 minutes in the microwave. The colors of this salad remind me of the 70's and it's great for Halloween! Made for 1-2-3 hit wonders.

 

[serenity123]

Colourful,easy & delish. Leave in the garlic for sure.

 

[M R.8418]

This was a big hit. I used the fresh garlic option.