Marcile’s Vegetable Salad

📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Marcile | 📂 Category: Salads A crisp and colorful cold vegetable salad featuring fresh cauliflower, broccoli, and green pepper tossed with green and ripe olives. Dressed in a sweet and tangy Miracle Whip dressing, this classic dish is perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
20 minsNone1 hr6-8 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk

Ingredients

Salad Base

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 headCauliflowercut into bite-sized florets
1 to 2 stalksBroccolicut into bite-sized florets
1Green Pepperchopped
1 small jarGreen Stuffed Olivesdrained
1 canPitted Ripe Olivesdrained

Dressing

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 cupMiracle WhipNone
2 tsp.SugarNone
2 tbsp.VinegarNone
1 tsp.SaltNone

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Vegetables

  1. Chop the 1 head cauliflower and 1 to 2 stalks broccoli into bite-sized florets. Dice the 1 green pepper into uniform pieces.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepped cauliflower, broccoli, and green pepper with 1 small jar green stuffed olives and 1 can pitted ripe olives.

Step 2: Dress and Chill

  1. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 cup Miracle Whip, 2 tsp. sugar, 2 tbsp. vinegar, and 1 tsp. salt until the dressing is completely smooth and the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated and glistening.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to chill thoroughly.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Give it a quick toss before serving to redistribute the dressing.


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