Marinated Garden Salad Food

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except tomatoes, in large bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally.
• Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and toss.

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the sugar and vinegar to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the oil and salt and set aside to cool.
• Add to a bowl the green beans, peas, celery, pimientos, onions and bell peppers. Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables, cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
• Serve with a slotted spoon to drain the excess oil.

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Have a large ice bath ready.
• Add the broccoli, cauliflower and artichokes to the boiling water and cook until crisp tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain the vegetables and pat dry with paper towels.
• Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the broccoli, cauliflower, artichokes, olives, capers, oregano and cherry peppers and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Serve cold or at room temperature.

MARINATED SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the peas, corn, green beans, pimentos, celery, bell pepper and onion.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, black pepper, salt, oil and vinegar. Bring to a boil and pour over salad; mix well to coat. Refrigerate for 24 hours.

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.

EASY MARINATED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Place the broccoli and cauliflower florets into the boiling water for one minute. Drain and rinse florets.
• Combine broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper, cucumber, carrot and Italian salad dressing in a medium size mixing bowl. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the vegetables for one hour.

MARINATED FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine the vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over vegetables; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

PERFECT GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• Tear lettuce into bite sized pieces and wash and dry thoroughly. Place in large salad bowl (wider than it is deep). Top with prepared vegetables.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cheese. Go lightly until you learn how much is "to taste" for you.
• Pour oil over salad, then vinegar. It is important that the oil be first. Quantity requires a bit of practice - go light on the vinegar at first. You can add more if needed. Aim to coat the top layer of vegetables. Toss until well mixed. Taste - add vinegar or oil if needed, and toss again. Do not add dry ingredients (see below). Serve immediately.
• Note: Your first couple salads may not be perfect. If you find that you didn't add enough salt or pepper, let diners add more as served - you can't get it well dispersed if you add to the salad bowl after the oil and vinegar have been added If you find that you added too much vinegar, a little salt can counteract - again, add as served.

MARINATED GARDEN TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini as directed on package to desired doneness, adding broccoli during last minute of cook time. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix remaining ingredients.
• Add cooked tortellini and broccoli to salad; toss gently to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours to blend flavors. Stir gently before serving.

SIMPLE MARINATED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the squash, peppers, onion, corn and carrot. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except cherry tomatoes and salt and pepper in large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

MARINATED GARDEN LENTIL SALAD PITA

Steps:

• Combine lentils, carrots, celery and pepper with salad dressing. Fill pita with mixture.

MARINATED GARDEN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Put the vinegar, salt, oregano, bay leaves, garlic, olive oil, and 1 quart water in a large pot and bring to a boil.
• Add the broccoli and cauliflower; cook for a minute, then add the zucchini, carrots, bell pepper, onion, and olives; cover and turn off the heat.
• Let cool to room temperature in the pot.
• Serve at room temperature or chilled, drizzled with some of the liquid and olive oil and sprinkled with lots of black pepper.
• Keep the mixture in its liquid in a covered plastic or glass container in the refrigerator for a month or more.
• You can serve with toothpicks, on top of greens or tossed with salads, on top of grilled vegetables, as a pickle alongside sandwiches.

OVERNIGHT MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the vegetables; set aside. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients and shake well. Pour over vegetables; toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

MARINATED VEGETABLE AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans, and cook until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water until the green beans are cool. Place into a bowl along with the broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, tomatoes, and olives; set aside.
• Whisk together the vinegar, salt, pepper, monosodium glutamate, garlic salt, and dill in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk to create a dressing. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine sugar, celery seeds, black pepper, vinegar, oil, and salt in a screw-top jar. Shake well to mix.
• Combine vegetables in large bowl. Pour dressing over vegetables, and stir gently. Cover, and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

MARINATED GARDEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place tomatoes and onions in a shallow serving bowl. , In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.