Vegetable Salad
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5
Vegetable Salad
Description
The salad features a variety of chopped raw vegetables, including sweet corn, cool cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, sharp red onion, and crunchy bell peppers, all accented by blanched green beans to soften their texture. Fresh herbs add a savory brightness.
The dressing blends olive oil with lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, and aromatic dried herbs and spices, creating a tangy and slightly sweet coating that enhances the vegetal flavors without overpowering them. The salad can be served fresh or refrigerated briefly to meld flavors.
Blanching green beans involves boiling them for a few minutes then cooling rapidly in ice water to preserve texture and color. The salad holds freshness for up to two days refrigerated, making it useful for make-ahead preparation or leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup cucumber quartered and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 3/4 cup bell pepper chopped, any color
- 1 cup green beans blanched and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs such as parsley, dill and chives, chopped
For the dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
For the salad
- Place the corn, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, green beans and herbs in a large bowl.
For the dressing
- Place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, then whisk until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss thoroughly. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- Fresh, frozen (thawed), or canned corn kernels can be used depending on availability.
- Blanch green beans by boiling for 3-4 minutes and then shocking in ice water to keep them crisp and vibrant.
- This salad will stay fresh for up to 2 days refrigerated, stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1074IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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