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Marinated Vegetables

Cultural Context

Marinated vegetables are a staple in American cuisine, often served as a refreshing side dish at barbecues and potlucks. This dish showcases seasonal produce, allowing for a variety of vegetables to be used based on availability. The tangy marinade enhances the natural flavors and adds a delightful crunch. Today, marinated vegetables are enjoyed globally, with countless variations reflecting local tastes and ingredients.

AmericanUSside
15 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
2 to 3 stalks fresh broccoli, rinsed, dried, and chopped
¼ medium cauliflower, rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 small yellow squash, rinsed, dried, and chopped
½ medium-sized red bell pepper, rinsed, dried, and chopped
½ medium-sized green bell pepper, rinsed, dried, and chopped
2 celery ribs, rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 small zucchini squash, rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 medium-sized cucumber, rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 ½ cups white vinegar
1 cup light-tasting olive oil
¼ cup sugar
1 ½ teaspoons yellow mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried tarragon

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro provides a different flavor profile.

dried oregano

🥗Healthier: fresh oregano

💰Cheaper: dried Italian herbs

Fresh oregano enhances the flavor.

1

In a large clear serving bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower, yellow squash, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, celery, zucchini, and cucumber. Toss well.

2

In a medium-sized bowl, stir together vinegar, olive oil, sugar, yellow mustard, minced garlic, salt, and dried tarragon.

3

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well.

4

Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 8 hours or overnight.

5

To serve, use a slotted spoon to dip marinated vegetables into a salad bowl or onto a lettuce leaf on a salad plate.

Cooking Techniques

mixingmarinating

Equipment Needed

large clear serving bowlmedium-sized bowlplastic wrap

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-free

Also Known As

Pickled VegetablesMarinated Veggies

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