{"id":7822,"date":"2026-08-19T15:30:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T15:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=7822"},"modified":"2026-08-19T15:30:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T15:30:38","slug":"moms-marinated-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/19\/moms-marinated-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Mom\u2019s Marinated Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mom\u2019s Marinated Salad<\/p>\n<p>Introduction<br \/>\nFresh, colorful, and packed with flavor, Mom\u2019s Marinated Salad is a classic make-ahead side dish that\u2019s perfect for family dinners, potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. Crisp vegetables are tossed in a tangy homemade marinade and chilled until every bite is infused with delicious sweet-and-savory flavor.<\/p>\n<p>Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fresh and crunchy vegetables<\/li>\n<li>A sweet and tangy homemade marinade<\/li>\n<li>An easy make-ahead side dish<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for potlucks and gatherings<\/li>\n<li>Even more flavorful after chilling<\/li>\n<li>Simple pantry-friendly ingredients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups broccoli florets<\/li>\n<li>2 cups cauliflower florets<\/li>\n<li>1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved<\/li>\n<li>1 cucumber, sliced<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd red onion, thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 bell pepper, chopped<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup sliced carrots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the Marinade<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd cup olive oil<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup apple cider vinegar<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon Dijon mustard<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon dried oregano<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instructions<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash and thoroughly dry all the vegetables.<\/li>\n<li>Cut the broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, bell pepper, and carrots into bite-sized pieces.<\/li>\n<li>Place all the vegetables and sliced red onion in a large mixing bowl.<\/li>\n<li>In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Pour the marinade over the vegetables.<\/li>\n<li>Gently toss until all the vegetables are evenly coated.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.<\/li>\n<li>For the best flavor, let the salad marinate overnight.<\/li>\n<li>Toss again before serving and adjust the seasoning if needed.<\/li>\n<li>Serve chilled.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Tips<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use fresh, crisp vegetables for the best texture.<\/li>\n<li>Cut the vegetables into similar-sized pieces so every bite has a good combination of flavors and textures.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare the salad a day in advance to give the marinade time to fully infuse the vegetables.<\/li>\n<li>Add sliced olives or feta cheese for an extra Mediterranean touch.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the salad refrigerated until ready to serve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Serving Suggestions<br \/>\nServe Mom\u2019s Marinated Salad alongside grilled chicken, roasted meats, burgers, sandwiches, barbecue dishes, or baked potatoes. It also makes an excellent addition to a holiday buffet or potluck table.<\/p>\n<p>Conclusion<br \/>\nMom\u2019s Marinated Salad is a simple, colorful, and flavorful side dish that gets even better as it chills. With crisp vegetables and a delicious sweet-and-tangy marinade, it\u2019s an easy make-ahead recipe that\u2019s perfect for sharing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mom\u2019s Marinated Salad Introduction Fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor, Mom\u2019s Marinated Salad is a classic make-ahead side dish that\u2019s&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7823,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Mom\u2019s Marinated Salad - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"Mom\u2019s Marinated Salad Introduction Fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor, Mom\u2019s Marinated Salad is a classic make-ahead side dish that\u2019s perfect for family di"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7822","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7822","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7822"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7822\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7824,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7822\/revisions\/7824"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7823"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7822"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7822"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7822"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}