Tangy Sweet and Sour Veggie Salad

Recipe Collection: Salads

Tangy Sweet and Sour Veggie Salad elevates your meal with a vibrant vegetarian dish bursting with fresh flavors. This American cuisine recipe is perfect for those seeking a refreshing side or a light main course. With no allergens, it’s suitable for everyone! The combination of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and colorful bell peppers, all marinated in a sweet and sour dressing, creates a delightful taste sensation.

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Overview

This vibrant and refreshing salad combines a medley of fresh vegetables with a tangy sweet and sour marinade. Perfect for preparing ahead, this dish allows the flavors to meld overnight, resulting in a deliciously crisp and flavorful salad. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish, this recipe is sure to impress with its colorful presentation and delightful taste.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

None

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.5 Cups water
• 1 Cup white sugar
• 0.5 Cups red wine vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) celery seed
• 1 Small red onion, sliced
• 2 Large cucumbers, diced
• 6 Roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced
• 1 Green bell pepper, diced
• 1 Red bell pepper, diced

Steps

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, white sugar, red wine vinegar, and celery seed. Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a sweet and sour marinade. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
2. In a large mixing bowl, layer the sliced red onion, diced cucumbers, sliced roma tomatoes, diced green bell pepper, and diced red bell pepper.
3. Pour the cooled sweet and sour marinade over the layered vegetables, ensuring they are evenly coated.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to marinate thoroughly.
5. Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss to redistribute the marinade. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and crisp textures of this delightful veggie medley!

Enjoy your homemade Tangy Sweet and Sour Veggie Salad!