Best 9 Marinated Cauliflower And Carrots With Mint Recipes

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**Marinated Cauliflower and Carrots with Mint: A Refreshing and Flavorful Side Dish**

Immerse yourself in a culinary journey with our marinated cauliflower and carrots with mint, a delectable side dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its vibrant flavors and refreshing crunch. This delightful recipe combines the goodness of fresh cauliflower and carrots, marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic mint. Discover the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and herbaceous flavors in every bite.

Our collection offers a diverse range of marinated cauliflower and carrot recipes, catering to various dietary preferences and culinary inclinations. Indulge in the classic Mediterranean-inspired marinade, with its vibrant blend of olive oil, lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs. For a spicy kick, explore our chili-infused marinade, sure to ignite your taste buds with a fiery zest.

If you prefer a tangy and sweet combination, our honey mustard marinade will provide the perfect harmony of flavors. And for those seeking a unique twist, our Asian-inspired marinade, featuring soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, will transport you to the vibrant streets of the Orient.

With our curated selection of marinated cauliflower and carrot recipes, you can elevate your culinary repertoire and impress your family and friends with a healthy and flavorful side dish. Prepare to embark on a sensory adventure as you savor the delightful crunch of marinated cauliflower and carrots, infused with a symphony of zesty and aromatic flavors.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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I often serve this as an appetizer alongside a meat and cheese tray. But it can also be a side dish. -Stephanie Hase, Lyons, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons water
5 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 bay leaf
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 small red onion, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring vinegar, oil and water just to a boil., Meanwhile, place next 5 ingredients in a large heatproof bowl. Add hot oil mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. , Add carrot, onion, parsley and basil; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours longer. Discard bay leaf. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY MARINATED CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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Simple cauliflower salad dressed in a homemade vinegar dressing that is a perfect side for a summertime BBQ, picnic, or potluck. My inspiration came from my love of giardiniera. Feel free to omit the crushed red pepper flakes for a non-spicy version.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium carrot, sliced
½ medium red onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, sliced
⅓ cup pimento-stuffed green olives, cut in half
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon freeze-dried dill
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Combine cauliflower, bell pepper, carrot, onion, celery, olives, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Whisk vinegar, olive oil, garlic, dill, and crushed pepper flakes together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour dressing over the cauliflower mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 224.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

ROASTED CARROTS AND CAULIFLOWER WITH THYME



Roasted Carrots and Cauliflower with Thyme image

My whole family loves this dish, even cold! This goes very well with all roasted meats.

Provided by carina

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Roasted

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
1 head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into bite-size florets
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine carrots, cauliflower, olive oil, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper in a roasting pan; cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil, stir vegetables, and continue cooking until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes more. Toss vegetables with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 11.7 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 672.9 mg, Sugar 6 g

MINTED CARROTS



Minted Carrots image

The sweet, minty sauce makes these carrots just a bit different. Even my husband, who says he doesn't like carrots, came back for seconds!

Provided by Marlys Davis

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ pound baby carrots
1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
⅛ teaspoon dried mint, crushed

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the carrots, recover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes depending on thickness. Drain carrots.
  • Heat the butter in a skillet over low heat. Stir in the carrots, brown sugar, honey, and mint. Continue to cook and stir until the sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 106.5 mg, Sugar 35.7 g

CARROTS WITH MINT



Carrots With Mint image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 to 8 large carrots, about 1 1/2 pounds
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Trim off the ends of each carrot and scrape the sides.
  • Cut the carrots crosswise into rounds, each about 1/8 inch thick.
  • There should be about 4 cups.
  • Put the carrot rounds in a saucepan and add the butter, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Do not overcook. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the mint and cumin and stir to blend. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 126, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 485 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER AND CARROT SALAD



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This recipe, as is, comes from Taste of Home Best Holiday Recipes, 2008. Preparation time does not include the 8 hours need to marinate!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons water
5 cups cauliflower florets, fresh
1 bay leaf
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, bring vinegar, oil & water just to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, place cauliflower, bay leaf, garlic & lemon pepper in large heat-proof bowl.
  • Add hot oil mixture to cauliflower mixture, then toss to combine.
  • Cover & refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.
  • Add carrot, onion, parsley & basil, then toss to coat.
  • Cover & refrigerate another 2 hours.
  • Before serving, discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.3, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 18.5, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 1

MARINATED CARROTS



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This recipe has been handed down through the generations. It is delicious hot or cold and will make a carrot lover out of anyone. I use either pre-cut carrot coins or baby carrots from the supermarket. Yummy!

Provided by QUIRKYIQ

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds carrots, sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 small onion, diced
½ cup white vinegar
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
¾ cup sugar

Steps:

  • Place the carrots in a saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until almost done, about 5 minutes depending on how thick you slice them. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl. Add the bell pepper and onion to the bowl with the carrots.
  • While the carrots are cooking, combine the vinegar, oil, tomato soup and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 minute. Pour the hot dressing over the vegetables. Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator in a covered container and serve within 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 145.2 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

MINTED CARROTS



Minted Carrots image

Using small, slender carrots makes this an especially stunning side, but large carrots work equally well when halved lengthwise.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 pounds small carrots
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place a rimmed baking sheet on the lowest rack of oven, and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Drizzle hot sheet with 1 teaspoon oil. Carefully arrange carrots in a single layer on sheet, and drizzle with remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, shaking sheet to coat carrots. Bake, stirring every 5 minutes, until tender and deep golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle mint over carrots, and serve immediately.

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER



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Raw cauliflower marinated in Italian dressing.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 12h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian dressing
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup bacon bits
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower in a large bowl and cover with Italian dressing. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Drain cauliflower and stir in mayonnaise, bacon bits and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 634.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, crisp vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
  • Cut the vegetables into evenly sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to create a colorful and flavorful salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different marinades. There are many delicious options to choose from, such as a simple vinaigrette, a citrus-based marinade, or a yogurt-based marinade.
  • Make sure to marinate the vegetables for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours. This will give the flavors time to meld and develop.
  • When ready to serve, drain the vegetables from the marinade and pat them dry. This will help prevent the salad from getting watery.
  • Serve the salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later.

Conclusion:

Marinated cauliflower and carrots with mint is a delicious, refreshing, and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this marinated cauliflower and carrots with mint recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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