Marinated Vegetable Salad
Marinated Vegetable Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that bursts with flavor, making it perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal. A colorful medley of crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crunchy bell peppers is enveloped in a zesty olive oil and balsamic vinegar marinade. This easy-to-make salad can be customized with seasonal vegetables or your favorite herbs, providing endless possibilities to delight your taste buds. Serve it as a side dish or enjoy it on its own; this recipe promises to elevate any dining experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prep all vegetables: slice cucumbers into half-moons, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop bell peppers.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the prepped vegetables to the bowl and toss gently to coat them with the marinade.
- Sprinkle in the chopped basil and toss again lightly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg