Marinated Summer Salad Recipes

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place all vegetables in a large bowl.
• Place remaining ingredients (garlic through olive oil) in a jar with a lid and shake until completely combined.
• Pour dressing over vegetables.
• Refrigerate salad for at least 2 hours (or overnight).

THE BEST MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

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 CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients in small bowl or jar. Whisk (or shake) to combine.
• Chop all ingredients and place in a large bowl. Toss with dressing and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving stirring occasionally.

MARINATED ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the squash as thinly as you can. Sprinkle with salt, preferably kosher salt, and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse and drain on paper towels.
• Mix together the lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Toss with the zucchini. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for four to six hours.
• Remove from the refrigerator, and remove the garlic clove. Add the fresh herbs, and toss together. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve.

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

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.