Best Marinated Fresh Vegetables Recipes

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GRILLED MARINATED VEGETABLES WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA



Grilled Marinated Vegetables with Fresh Mozzarella image

Categories     Cheese     Vegetable     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

18 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
6 medium-size zucchini (about 1 pound total), trimmed, each cut lengthwise into 4 strips
4 medium-size Japanese eggplants (about 1 pound total), trimmed, each cut lengthwise into 4 strips
4 medium-size red bell peppers (about 1 3/4 pounds total), stemmed, seeded, each cut lengthwise into 6 strips
2 8-ounce balls fresh water-packed mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Spoon 6 tablespoons oil into each of 3 small bowls. Add chopped mint to first bowl. Add basil and half of garlic to second bowl, and add dried crushed red pepper and remaining garlic to third bowl. Season each oil with salt and pepper.
  • Combine zucchini and 2 tablespoons mint marinade in medium bowl; toss to coat. Combine eggplant and 2 tablespoons basil marinade in another bowl; toss to coat. Combine bell peppers and 2 tablespoons crushed-pepper marinade in third bowl; toss to coat. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill vegetables until just charred and tender, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Arrange vegetables on platter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle each with its marinade. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Add cheese to platter and serve.

EASY MARINATED FRESH VEGETABLES



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The sweetness in the poppy seed dressing makes these marinated vegetables a hit wherever I take them. -Erin Frakes

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons grated onion
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the vegetables. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts :

MARINATED FRESH VEGETABLES



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This recipe has been in our family for several years. I like to make it for holidays when the whole clan gets together.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups cauliflowerets
2-1/2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
DRESSING:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons grated onion
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1-1/4 teaspoons ground mustard
1-1/4 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, celery and green pepper. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients; mix well. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

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