Marinated Vegetable Salad
Marinated vegetable salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that bursts with flavor. Featuring crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and vibrant bell peppers, all tossed in a tangy marinade, this salad is the perfect side for any gathering or a light meal on warm days. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s designed to impress your guests while providing a healthy dose of veggies. Enjoy this delightful medley chilled for the best experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cucumbers, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Combine chopped vegetables in a large bowl and pour marinade over them.
- Toss to coat thoroughly and let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to add proteins like chickpeas or feta to enhance the salad. Fresh herbs can be substituted for dried ones for more vibrant flavor.