I’m always trying to find new ways to prep veggies, especially when we are heading to a BBQ or potluck. Veggie trays and salads work in a pinch but I have never heard anyone rave about how awesome a raw broccoli floret is. 😂 This is zesty vegetable salad is something different, but easy to throw together too.
My claim to fame is bringing a veggie dish to a get together and people say “this is surprisingly good!” Which is funny because it’s kind of a compliment…but they also admit they were only eating it to be nice.
Maybe you can surprise your family with a low calorie, vegetable loaded side dish that they actually like too!
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 medium Cucumbers (thinly sliced and chopped)
- 3 medium Bell Pepper ((any color) )
- 1/2 small Red Onion (diced)
- 1 can sweet corn (drained)
Dressing
- 1 1/2 cups Italian Dressing
- 1 1/2 Tbsp White Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Salt and Pepper
- 1 tsp sugar or calorie free sweetener
Instructions
Salad
- Core peppers, thinly slice and dice with cucumber and onion. Place in bowl.
Dressing
- Mix together dressing, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt & pepper in a medium size bowl.
- Pour over vegetables, cover and place in fridge for an hour prior to serving.
Notes
looking for other side dish ideas?
Tips
- This dish makes quite a bit. You can adjust the quantity or it stays good for up to 3 days in your refrigerator
- The mixture of veggies doesn’t have to be exact, feel free to add more or less to your tastes or what you have on hand. The only ingredient you do not want to add more of is corn, save those carbs for other yummy sides!
Tried this vegetable salad recipe?
Let me know what you think about Zesty Vegetable Salad! Your feedback is much appreciated and helps me know what to create next!
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