Zesty Overnight Marinated Vegetable Salad

This crisp, reviving Zesty Overnight Marinated Vegetable Salad is full of vibrant veggies and a zesty dressing. This salad really becomes better the longer it marinates, allowing the flavors to combine overnight, making it ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or make-ahead lunches. This salad adds a pop of color and flavor to any meal with its assortment of crisp, fresh veggies and its tangy vinaigrette.

Ingredients:

• For the Dressing:
  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

For the Salad:

• 3 cups chopped cauliflower
• 2 cups chopped broccoli
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• ½ large bell pepper, chopped
• ½ cup diced red onion
• 1 (10-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 (14-ounce) can baby corn, drained

Directions:
Get the dressing ready: Add the vegetable oil, white vinegar, granulated sugar, mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) to a medium-sized bowl and whisk to combine. Put the dressing away.
Mix the vegetables together: Add the diced bell pepper, red onion, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, celery, drained mushrooms, and drained baby corn to a large mixing bowl.

To marinate the salad, cover the veggies with the prepared dressing. To ensure that the veggies are completely covered with the dressing, mix everything together.
Keep chilled. Overnight: To enable the flavors to combine and the veggies to absorb the dressing, cover the bowl and place the salad in the refrigerator for at least eight hours or overnight.
Serve: Toss the salad one more to re-distribute the dressing before serving. Savor the zesty tastes while serving chilled!

In conclusion, this zesty overnight marinated vegetable salad is a tasty, colorful side dish that’s simple to create and ideal for meals that can be prepared in advance. It’s the perfect salad for parties, meal planning, or whenever you want a cool, nutritious side dish since the tart dressing goes so well with the crisp, fresh veggies. There is a delightful crunch and a ton of flavor in every mouthful!