I’m always searching for new sides to compliment Mike’s never-ending BBQ dishes. I’m pretty sure if he had it his way; our suppers would consist of only meat and carbs. I am lucky, my kids typically are not that picky when it comes to eating their veggies. But let’s be honest, by Mid-July everyone gets bored of the plain jane lettuce salad. I enjoy trying new salads…. but find myself coming back to this marinated veggie salad often, for two main reasons. One; it is so fast and easy to whip up. Perfect for weekends along side burgers, salmon, steak, or chicken. Two, despite the ease of making it, it always seems to be a hit.
Fresh veggies, of course, are always the best. Typically this time of year, I would be able to start really enjoying the fresh veggies from the garden. Unfortunately, this year (because of a move); I do not have a garden. However, a quick trip to the Saturday Farmer’s Market was all I needed to get me back into the groove. For this salad, I have used red peppers, yellow peppers, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes. However, feel free to throw in any favorite and just simply go with what is in season at the time. I have, in the past, thrown in cauliflour, green peppers, and red onion. Red onion can really add to the flavor…. however, it is one veggie that I can’t seem to get my kids to eat raw, which is why it is omitted today!
Marinated Veggie Salad
Serves 4-6
Equipment:
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing Bowl/Serving Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cucumber (chopped)
- 1/2 Red Pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 Yellow Pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 Orange Pepper (chopped)
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup Greek salad dressing (make your own or store bought works too!)
** Substitute in your favorite veggies : cauliflour, red onion, mushrooms, green peppers, etc.
Instructions
- Chop all veggies. Halve cherry tomatoes. Combine in bowl.
- Toss with Greek salad dressing
- Add feta cheese and mix.
- Refrigerate for approximately 1 hour and Viola! Enjoy!!
Easy Marinated Veggie Salad
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Mixing Bowl/Serving Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 Yellow Pepper Chopped
- 1/2 Red Pepper Chopped
- 1/2 Orange Pepper chopped
- 1/2 Cucumber Chopped
- 1/3 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
- 1/2 cup Greek Salad Dressing Homemade or store bought
Instructions
- Chop all veggies. Half cherry tomatoes. Combine in bowl.
- Toss with Greek salad dressing
- Add feta cheese and mix.
- Refrigerate for approximately 1 hour and serve.
