Vegetables Marinated In A Garlic Dressing Recipes

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place all vegetables in a large bowl.
• Place remaining ingredients (garlic through olive oil) in a jar with a lid and shake until completely combined.
• Pour dressing over vegetables.
• Refrigerate salad for at least 2 hours (or overnight).

FAVORITE MARINATED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, mushrooms, tomatoes and onion. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

ITALIAN MARINATED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Make the Vegetables: Fill the stock pot with water and bring to a boil. Stir in the lemon juice and salt. Fill the pasta basket with the broccoli rabe, cauliflower, mushrooms, zucchini, and squash. Submerge in the boiling water and cook, covered for 2 minutes. Remove the basket and refresh the vegetables under cold running water.
• Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and mix with the pepper strips, artichokes, and olives.
• In a blender, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix on medium until completely blended. While the motor is running, slowly pour in the oils in a steady stream to make a smooth dressing.
• Pour the dressing over vegetables. Add the basil and toss well. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Arrange on a decorative platter garnished with fresh basil and lemon wedges.

VEGETABLES MARINATED IN A GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Blanch cauliflower and broccoli by bring water to a boil in a pot and then add in both vegs. Leave in 1 minute, then remove to a bowl of ice cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well.
• In a medium glass bowl(or stainless steel), combine cauliflower, tomatoes, pepper slices, and olives.
• In a jar with tight fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, sugar if using,salt, basil, and black pepper.
• Cover tightly and shakke until well mixed. pour over vegetable mixture; cover tightly and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Cover and refrigerate broccoli separately.
• Just before serving, add broccoli to marinated vegetables and toss to combine well. Enjoy!

MARINATED VEGETABLES WITH GARLIC AND THYME

Steps:

• Place cooked leftover vegetables in large strainer. Lower strainer into large pot of boiling water until butter and seasonings are removed, about 30 seconds. Rinse with cold water; pat dry. Transfer to large bowl and mix in tomatoes.
• Whisk all remaining ingredients in bowl; toss with vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to 2 days. Bring vegetables to room temperature. Season with salt and pepper; serve.

GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLES WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Make the tahini dressing: Put tahini, lemon juice, cayenne and garlic in a small mixing bowl, and whisk until smooth. Whisk in olive oil, yogurt and a good pinch of salt.
• Prepare a charcoal or gas grill, or a stovetop grill pan. Heat should be medium-high. Make sure grill racks are clean.
• Cut onions crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove stems and seeds, and discard. Cut each half in two, making eight pieces. Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet or roasting pan.
• Cut zucchini and eggplant lengthwise or at an angle into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush slices with olive oil on both sides, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet or roasting pan.
• Cut tomatoes in half crosswise. Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet or roasting pan.
• Grill onions and peppers (they take longer to cook): Set onion slices carefully on grill so they don't fall apart. Start peppers skin-side up. Peppers and onions should take 4 to 5 minutes per side. As they are done, remove to a serving platter.
• Grill zucchini and eggplant for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Grill tomatoes on one side only, until heated through, about 5 to 6 minutes. As they are done, remove to a serving platter.
• Arrange vegetables in rows on the platter (or use two platters). Serve warm or at room temperature. Just before serving, drizzle tahini sauce over the vegetables. Sprinkle with paprika, if using, and shower with green herbs. Serve lemon wedges on the side.