5 from 66 votes
Marinated Vegetable Salad
Marinated Vegetable Salad combines a mix of chopped broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, green onion, olives, and carrot with a savory and tangy dressing made of olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, and dried herbs. The vegetables marinate to develop layered flavors and remain crisp, complemented by cooked crumbled bacon and a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan for richness and texture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 12 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
275 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- ¼ teaspoon thyme dried
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pinch red pepper flakes
Salad:
- 2 cups broccoli roughly chopped
- 2 cups cauliflower roughly chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 cup zucchini sliced
- ¼ cup green onion sliced
- ½ cup olive sliced, pitted
- ¼ cup carrot diced
- 6 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, for serving
Instructions
Dressing:
- Measure all ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Shake vigorously until well-blended and emulsified.
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Salad:
- In a large bowl combine Broccoli, cauliflower, celery, tomatoes, zucchini, green onion, olives, and carrot.
- Pour the dressing over top and toss so that all the vegetables are coated.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, turning occasionally.
- Toss with bacon just before serving.
- Serve with grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
- White wine vinegar in the dressing can be swapped with red wine vinegar without affecting the texture.
- The salad benefits from at least 2 hours of marinating in the refrigerator or can be made the day before for deeper flavor.
- Adding seeds or chopped nuts enhances the salad’s crunch and adds nutritional variety.
Nutrition Information
Calories
275kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
420mg
(18%)
Potassium
324mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1053IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 420mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1053IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.