Marinated Chopped Salad Recipes

MARINATED SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the peas, corn, green beans, pimentos, celery, bell pepper and onion.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, black pepper, salt, oil and vinegar. Bring to a boil and pour over salad; mix well to coat. Refrigerate for 24 hours.

MARINATED CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients in small bowl or jar. Whisk (or shake) to combine.
• Chop all ingredients and place in a large bowl. Toss with dressing and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving stirring occasionally.

MARINATED SEAFOOD SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot place white wine, peppercorns, garlic cloves, bay leaves, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and then lower the temperature to a simmer. Add the octopus and let simmer for 45 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the heat and let the octopus cool in the liquid; this can be done 2 days in advance. Remove the octopus from the liquid, cover and refrigerate. Cook the shrimp and calamari together in the same liquid for 3 minutes, and then let them cool in the liquid. Remove the shrimp and calamari, cover and refrigerate.
• Using the same water, parboil the carrots, onions, and celery for 1 minute. Drain and cool the vegetables.
• Remove the soft purple skin and suckers from the octopus. Marinate it for 1 hour in extra-virgin olive oil, chopped garlic, and parsley.
• Preheat the grill.
• On a hot grill, cook octopus for 10 minutes, or until tender. Cut it into 1/4-inch pieces. Mix the seafood, vegetables, orange segments and orange juice in a large bowl and marinate then for at least 12 hours before serving. Add salt, pepper, and olive oil to taste.

MARINATED ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, celery, onions and water chestnuts. In a small bowl, whisk salad dressing and dressing mix; drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, add tomatoes and olives; toss to coat.

MARINATED CUCUMBER, ONION, AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth; add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and stir to coat.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

SIMPLE 1-2-3 MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing by combining all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
• Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
• Set aside.
• To make the salad: Place all the chopped vegetables in a large bowl with a lid and pour the dressing over all.
• Use a wooden or plastic spoon to gently stir so that the dressing coats all the vegies and everything is well mixed.
• Cover and chill at least six hours before serving, stirring at least every hour.
• When ready to serve, let salad stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.
• This is easiest to eat when served in a bowl and eaten with a spoon.
• Be sure to get plenty of the juices into each bowl.

MARINATED VEGGIE SALAD

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, combine all ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

MEDITERRANEAN MARINATED SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all vegetables and cheese in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil, then vinegar. Toss until vegetables are coated, and serve.