Marinated Vegetable Salad Recipe | Lasts Weeks In The Fridge!

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.

Chop cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, carrots, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Place the chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl.

Finely chop fresh parsley and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.

In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and sugar until well combined.

Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the mixing bowl.

Toss the vegetables gently to coat them evenly with the dressing.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Stir the salad again before serving to redistribute the dressing.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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