Blast From The Past: Marinated Vegetable Salad Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with health benefits.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar provides a milder flavor and is often more nutritious.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness while being a natural alternative.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: grape tomatoes

💰Cheaper: regular tomatoes

Grape tomatoes are often less expensive and have a similar taste.

Mince a fat clove of garlic very finely.

In a bowl, combine about 1/2 cup of olive oil and 1/4 cup of white vinegar.

Add 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard to the bowl.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar to the dressing mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of Italian herbs and seasoning to the dressing.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the dressing.

Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined.

Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables.

Toss the vegetables gently to coat them with the dressing.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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