Vegetables Marinated In A Garlic Dressing Recipe

Inspired by the chefs of Gilroy's famous Garlic Festival (Country Living Magazine, July 1987), this vibrant recipe features blanched broccoli and cauliflower marinated in a zesty garlic dressing. A quick and easy side dish perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or a simple weeknight meal. Get ready to savor the incredible garlic flavor!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 248.2 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vegetables Marinated In A Garlic Dressing

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How to Make Vegetables Marinated In A Garlic Dressing

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower florets; blanch for 1 minute.
  2. Immediately transfer vegetables to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the blanched cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper slices, and olives.
  4. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, sugar (if using), salt, chopped basil, and black pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Before serving, add the blanched broccoli to the marinated vegetables and gently toss to combine.
  8. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

15g

Carbs

3g