Best 11 Marinated Vegetable And Olive Salad Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our enticing Marinated Vegetable and Olive Salad, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant salad showcases a medley of fresh vegetables, each marinated to perfection in a symphony of herbs, spices, and zesty dressing. From the crisp crunch of bell peppers to the earthy sweetness of artichoke hearts, every bite is a delightful exploration of textures and flavors. Sun-kissed tomatoes add a burst of juiciness, while briny olives impart a savory depth. Allow the flavors to meld and mingle overnight, creating a harmonious and unforgettable salad experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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This easy marinated vegetable salad recipe is perfect for any type of gathering and is so easy to make using the Foodsaver Quick Marinator or just in a bowl! It's gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and loaded with flavour!

Provided by Christal Szcebel

Categories     Salads

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 heaping cup chopped broccoli florets
1 heaping cup chopped cauliflower florets
1 diced bell pepper
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped baby corn
1 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 heaping tablespoon Greek herb mix (with salt)
1 tablespoon jarred capers

Steps:

  • Add veggies to Quick Marinator container or a large bowl.
  • In a jar add all dressing ingredients, close tightly and shake vigorously until well mixed or emulsified (you could also use an immersion blender).
  • Pour the dressing over the vegetables, close the lid to the Quick Marinator, and shake to coat all the veggies with the dressing.
  • Place in the fridge to marinate for a minimum of 1 hour. Stir once again before serving.
  • If using the Foodsaver Quick Marintor follow the instructions to marinate using the vacuum attachment depending on the FoodSaver model you are using.
  • Once marinating time is up (as indicated on the Foodsaver), turn the dial on the Quick Marinator to release the air and open the container.
  • Transfer salad to a dish to serve or chill as preferred in the fridge.*

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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Marinated Vegetable Salad is a healthy, make-ahead salad recipe highlighting crunchy summer vegetables. Quick, easy, and fresh!

Provided by Iowa Girl Eats

Categories     20 minute meal, 30 minute meal, appetizer, kid friendly, light and healthy, salad, side dish

Yield serves 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cauliflower florets
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes (~10oz)
2 cups chopped carrots (~4 medium carrots)
1 cucumber, seeded then chopped
1 bell pepper (any color,) seeded then chopped
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons minced shallots
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • For the Vinaigrette: add ingredients to a jar with a tight-fitting lid or bowl then shake or whisk to combine. Taste then add more salt, pepper, and/or oil if necessary (this dressing is very tart so add more oil if it's too tart for your tastes.)
  • Add vegetables to a very large bowl then dress with 3/4 of the vinaigrette. Toss then refrigerate for 4 hours or up to overnight. Toss with remaining vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper to taste just before serving.

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD RECIPE



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This is one satisfying and flavor-packed cold pasta salad with crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, rustic old-world salami, tangy olives, and mozzarella. A zesty Italian dressing brings it all together.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 18

¾ lb pasta, ((I recommend fusilli or rotini pasta) )
Kosher salt
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 bell pepper (any color, cored and chopped)
1 shallot (chopped)
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts (6 ounces)
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
6 pepperoncini, (chopped)
6 to 8 ounces salami, (sliced into bite size pieces )
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, (torn (or mozzarella cheese balls))
½ cup packed chopped fresh parsley
½ cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until the pasta is cooked to al dante (don't forget to salt your water). Drain
  • In a large bowl, mix the pasta with the tomatoes, chopped veggies, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoncini, salami, mozzarella, and fresh herbs.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the dressing ingredients together.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Sodium 748.4 mg, Fiber 2.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MARINATED VEGETABLES WITH OLIVES



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Veggies play nicely together in a healthy, easy dish that can be an appetizer or a salad. -Sue Hansen, Corvallis, OR

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup cider vinegar
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound fresh petite carrots
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, halved
4 celery ribs, sliced diagonally
1 cup (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first 7 ingredients; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large nonreactive bowl, combine remaining ingredients., Pour hot marinade over vegetables; stir to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally to allow flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time P1DT35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
16 ounces frozen cut green beans, defrosted and drained, or fresh green beans
16 ounces frozen green peas, defrosted and drained, or fresh shelled green peas
1 1/2 cups thinly chopped celery (about 4 stalks)
One 2-ounce jar chopped pimientos
2 small sweet onions, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Bring the sugar and vinegar to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the oil and salt and set aside to cool.
  • Add to a bowl the green beans, peas, celery, pimientos, onions and bell peppers. Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables, cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  • Serve with a slotted spoon to drain the excess oil.

WARM MARINATED OLIVES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups large green olives with pits, such as Cerignola (11 ounces)
2 cups large black olives with pits, such as Kalamata (11 ounces)
Zest of 1 orange, peeled in large strips
4 large garlic cloves, smashed
2 teaspoons whole fennel seeds
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup good olive oil
4 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Drain the green and black olives from the brine or oil that they're packed in and place them in a medium bowl. Add the orange zest, garlic, fennel seeds, thyme leaves, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour the olive oil over the mixture, add the thyme sprigs and toss to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture, including the olive oil, to a medium (10-inch) sauté pan. Heat over medium heat until the oil begins to sizzle. Lower the heat and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the olives and garlic are heated through and fragrant. Serve warm right from the pan or transfer to a serving dish. Offer a small dish for the pits.

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
1 medium head broccoli, stem removed and florets cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 small head cauliflower, stem removed and florets cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound frozen artichoke quarters
1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 small clove garlic, finely grated
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
3 pickled cherry peppers, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Have a large ice bath ready.
  • Add the broccoli, cauliflower and artichokes to the boiling water and cook until crisp tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain the vegetables and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the broccoli, cauliflower, artichokes, olives, capers, oregano and cherry peppers and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Serve cold or at room temperature.

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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Celery seed dressing is used to marinate this mixture of vegetables.

Provided by Abby y Salah

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon celery seed
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 onion, sliced into thin rings
2 cups thinly sliced carrots
½ cup chopped celery

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, celery seeds, black pepper, vinegar, oil, and salt in a screw-top jar. Shake well to mix.
  • Combine vegetables in large bowl. Pour dressing over vegetables, and stir gently. Cover, and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 638.9 mg, Sugar 41.8 g

MARINATED VEGGIE SALAD



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"This is my favorite potluck salad. I get compliments every time I make it," says Lynn Grate, South Bend, Indiana. It's also an ideal make-ahead dish since it needs to marinate overnight.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium zucchini, cubed
1 medium yellow summer squash, cubed
1 medium cucumber, cubed
1 each medium sweet yellow, red and green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 to 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, combine all ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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A delicious summer salad. If you don't like raw vegetables, you can steam the broccoli, cauliflower and zucchini a little. In fact, I prefer it that way.

Provided by Jo Ann L

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 8h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head cauliflower
1 lb broccoli floret
1 -2 zucchini
2 cups fresh mushrooms, preferable smallish white button mushrooms
1 can large black olives
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup white vinegar or 1/2 cup wine vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 -2 teaspoon sugar (to taste)
1 clove garlic, cut in thirds
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the cauliflower, broccoli and zucchini into bite-size pieces.
  • Halve or quarter the mushrooms, depending upon their size.
  • Cut the olives in half.
  • Combine remaining ingredients, mixing well and stir in the vegetables and olives.
  • Marinate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the garlic clove pieces before serving.
  • Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.3, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 54.8, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 5.3

MARINATED FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD



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This crisp, colorful salad is full of goodness from the garden. The light marinade lets the fresh flavor of the vegetables come through. For variety, I sometimes substitute sliced zucchini for the cucumber. -Harriet Stichter, Milford, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sliced celery
2 cups thinly sliced cauliflower
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
2 cups thinly sliced carrots
2 cups sliced cucumbers
1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
DRESSING:
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over vegetables; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe vegetables and olives. This will ensure that your salad is flavorful and delicious.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color and flavor to your salad.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when roasting the vegetables. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Roast the vegetables until they are tender and slightly browned. This will give them a delicious flavor.
  • Marinate the vegetables and olives for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the salad at room temperature or chilled. Both ways are delicious.

Conclusion:

Marinated vegetable and olive salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and olives. This salad is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, this marinated vegetable and olive salad is a great option.

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