I’m a big fan of vinegar-based vegetable salads. They’re easy to make and great tasting. I like mine to have a little crunch in them. Of course, fresh produce is a bit pricey in the off-season and I try to avoid buying much of it. That’s why I like this version of marinated vegetable salad which uses a few frozen vegetables.
You can leave out the red bell pepper, or substitute jarred roasted red bell pepper. And frozen (but then thawed) pearl onions could be substituted for the sweet onion. Pretty much anything can be added to this marinated vegetable salad.
Also try my wild rice and pineapple salad. And if fresh vegetables are in season, you can’t go wrong with my delicious fresh vegetable salad.
Marinated Vegetable Salad
Fresh produce is a bit pricey in the off-season and I try to avoid buying much of it. That’s why I like this version of marinated vegetable salad which uses a few frozen vegetables.
Servings 10
Calories 158kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound green beans pre-cut, frozen, defrosted and drained
- 1 pound green peas defrosted and drained
- 4 stalks celery chopped
- 1 2-ounce pimientos chopped, undrained
- 1 medium sweet onion sliced thin
- 1 red bell pepper seeded, chopped
Instructions
- Add the vinegar to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk in the sugar until dissolved.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the oil and salt. Let cool completely.
- Place beans, peas, celery, pimentos, onions, and bell pepper to a large bowl.
- Pour the vinegar mixture over top of the vegetables.
- Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Serve cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 826IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutritional values are approximate.