Cold Vegetable Salad Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12
Description
A delightful alternative to traditional pasta salads, this Cold Vegetable Salad is perfect for your upcoming summer picnics or as a refreshing side dish for weeknight dinners. Note that the prep time includes chilling to allow the flavors to meld perfectly.
Ingredients
- 4-5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup Miracle Whip
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- Assorted vegetables of your choice (e.g., cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots)
Instructions
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Prepare Vegetables: Start by combining your favorite vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Think colorful combinations for a visually appealing salad.
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Make Dressing: In a small saucepan, whisk together Miracle Whip, sugar, and vinegar over low heat. Continuously stir to ensure the sugar dissolves completely.
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Cook Dressing: Allow the mixture to gently boil for a few minutes, enhancing the flavors. Once done, remove from heat and let it cool down to room temperature. This step ensures that the dressing infuses with the sweet and tangy flavors.
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Marinate Vegetables: Pour the cooled dressing over the mixed vegetables in the bowl, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight. This prolonged marination allows the flavors to develop fully, resulting in a tastier salad.
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Final Touch: Just before serving, sprinkle the top with the freshly crumbled bacon. This adds a delightful crunch and savory flavor to the salad, complementing the sweet and tangy dressing.
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Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving dish and enjoy the vibrant colors and flavors of this refreshing Cold Vegetable Salad.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 97.1
- Fat: 7.9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 5.1mg
- Sodium: 63mg
- Carbohydrates: 5.6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 5.5g
- Protein: 0.9g
Recipe Notes
- Customize this salad by adding your favorite vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, or carrots.
- For a healthier option, you can use turkey bacon or omit the bacon altogether.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, making it perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
