Best Make Ahead Vegetable Salad Recipes

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MAKE AHEAD VEGETABLE SALAD



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From El Campo, Texas, Kathy Berndt shares this tangy salad that's chock-full of garden-fresh goodies. "Storing it in the fridge overnight helps blend the flavors," she explains.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 medium tomatoes, cut into eighths
1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons celery salt
1-1/2 teaspoons mustard seed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green pepper, onion and cucumber; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

QUICK MAKE AHEAD VEGETABLE SALAD



Quick Make Ahead Vegetable Salad image

This is a wonderful salad to make for parties because you prepare it ahead of time. I also like the dressing served over fruit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups broccoli florets
4 cups thinly sliced cauliflower
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
DRESSING:
1 cup Miracle Whip
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower and green pepper; place the onion rings on top. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over salad (do not stir). Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight. Toss just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

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