[#ad] Not every night is a full dinner night. Sometimes it involves layers of appetizers and this is one I would choose every time. I can’t get enough of these marinated veggies and the lemon dill dip.
I grew up with my mom making marinated veggies every time we had a family get together. I forgot how delicious they are and how much I miss them. Since I put this recipe together I’ve made them several times just to have in the refrigerator to eat with lunch. The flavor just keeps getting better the longer they marinate.
The creamy dip can be quickly thrown together with just a few ingredients that most people have on hand. It takes the veggies to another level of flavor.
All that great flavor comes from Fat & Happy Food’s Italian Dressing. It’s made with MCT oil instead of industrial seed oils and helps your body create ketones. It’s a great pre-made option for those on a low-carb or keto diet since it’s also sugar-free.
Choose your favorite veggies to marinate. You can switch this up easily with lots of color or keep it simple with just broccoli and cauliflower. Both are delicious options!
Notes:
• I blanch all the veggies so that they’re crisp/tender.
• When blanching, start with the lightest color to the darkest color. That way your cauliflower won’t end up green or orange tinted.
• Try to pour the dressing on when the veggies are still warm.
• Toss the veggies often for the first hour or two.
• Chill completely and serve cold with dip.
Marinated Veggies with Lemon Dill Dip
Tangy marinated veggies are tasty dipped in our light dill dressing. Perfect for parties and snacks, these veggies will be a hit wherever they’re served.
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients
Veggie Mix:
2 cups cauliflower florets
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups carrot sticks
2 cups green beans
1 cup sugar peas or snow peas
1 cup sliced mushrooms
(And any of your favorite veggies!)
For the Dip:
1/2 cup sour cream
1 Tbls. lemon juice
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbls fresh dill, minced
Instructions
Veggie Mix:
Heat a large pot of water to boiling.
Cook each of the vegetables varieties (except mushrooms) for one minute in the boiling water, cooking separately, beginning with the lightest in color and ending with the darkest.
Chill immediately in ice water for 5 minutes then drain.
In a large, non-plastic bowl, combine all the vegetables and pour in a bottle of Fat & Happy Foods Italian Dressing.
Stir well several times over the next hour.
Chill in the refrigerator overnight.
For the Dip:
Combine all dip ingredients and chill before serving.
Notes
Notes:
• I blanch all the veggies so that they’re crisp/tender.
• When blanching, start with the lightest color to the darkest color. That way your cauliflower won’t end up green or orange tinted.
• Try to pour the dressing on when the veggies are still warm.
• Toss the veggies often for the first hour or two.
• Chill completely and serve cold with dip.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer