Easy Vegetable Salad 🥗
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Description:
This easy vegetable salad recipe is perfect for those busy days when you want something healthy and delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a handful of ingredients and a simple dressing, you can whip up this colorful salad in no time. It’s great for potlucks, picnics, or as a quick side dish for any meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 can white corn
- 1 can French style green beans
- 1 jar pimiento
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1-2 stalks celery
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup vinegar
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Drain canned vegetables of all liquid. |
| 2 | Put all vegetables in a large bowl. |
| 3 | In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. |
| 4 | Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat. |
| 5 | Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. For best results, let it sit overnight to allow the flavors to meld together. |
| 6 | Serve chilled and enjoy your easy vegetable salad! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 235
- Fat: 11.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 385.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 31.7g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Sugar: 22.7g
- Protein: 3g
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to customize this salad with your favorite vegetables or add-ins. You can try adding diced bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, or black olives for extra flavor and texture.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just give it a quick toss before serving to redistribute the dressing.
- For a lower sugar option, you can reduce the amount of sugar in the dressing or substitute with a sugar alternative like honey or maple syrup.
- This salad is naturally vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. Serve it as a light lunch or alongside grilled meats or sandwiches for a complete meal.
