Marinated Vegetable Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Name: Marinated Vegetable Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small unpeeled zucchini (about 4 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/8-inch slices; 1/2 medium red, yellow, or orange bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup preshredded carrots; 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1/4 medium red onion, sliced into rings and quartered (about 1/2 cup); 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons plain rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons olive oil (extra-virgin preferred); 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Servings: persons

1 small unpeeled zucchini (about 4 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/8-inch slices
1/2 medium red, yellow, or orange bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup preshredded carrots
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 medium red onion, sliced into rings and quartered (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons plain rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

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In a medium bowl, toss together all the salad ingredients.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
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Pour over the salad.
4
Stir gently to coat.
5
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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(Per Serving)
7
Calories: 61
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Total Fat: 2.0g
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Saturated: 0.5g
10
Trans: 0.0g
11
Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
12
Monounsaturated: 1.0g
13
Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 12mg
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Carbohydrates: 11g
16
Fiber: 1g
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Sugars: 7g
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Protein: 1g
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Dietary Exchanges
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1/2 Starch
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1 Vegetable
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1/2 Fat

104

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small unpeeled zucchini (about 4 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/8-inch slices, 1/2 medium red, yellow, or orange bell pepper, chopped, 1/2 cup preshredded carrots, 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved, and more.

Yes, Marinated Vegetable Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Marinated Vegetable Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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