How to Make Chilled Vegetable Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy crisp, refreshing salads, and this chilled vegetable salad is a perfect addition to your summer menu. Packed full of colorful and nutritious vegetables, this dish is not only delicious but also healthy and satisfying. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, looking for a light lunch option, or simply want a dish that celebrates the abundance of summer produce, this chilled vegetable salad is sure to please.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tomatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 large zucchini, cut into chunks
  • 1 large yellow squash, cut into chunks
  • ½ green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ sweet red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons water

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, green bell pepper, red onion, garlic, basil, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; add olive oil, vinegar, and water. Toss to coat. Refrigerate for about 1 hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    113 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 203mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 370mg