Puerto Vallarta Mixed Vegetable Salad

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 5

Enjoy a healthy and colorful Puerto Vallarta Mixed Vegetable Salad

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 medium red potatoes , peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice
	2 medium carrots , peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice
	1 cup green beans , cut to 1 inch
	1 cup cauliflower floret
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
	2 medium tomatoes , sliced
	1 cucumber , sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

120

Sugar

Fat

Puerto Vallarta Mixed Vegetable Salad is a colorful and healthy salad that is perfect for any season. It is a hearty and robust salad that is packed with flavors and nutrients. The salad is a medley of fresh and organic vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, green beans, and cauliflower, all tossed in a delicious Italian dressing. The ingredients are carefully chosen for their health benefits and taste, making this salad a perfect addition to any meal. This salad is quick and easy to make and can be served as a side dish, or as a main course to add variety to your meals.

Instructions

1.	Boil water and add a pinch of salt into it.
2.	Add cubed potatoes, carrots and green beans into boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes.
3.	Remove vegetables from the water and pour cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
4.	Boil water and add some salt into it. Add cauliflower florets and cook for 2 minutes. Remove florets from the water and pour cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
5.	In a small bowl, mix Italian salad dressing with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
6.	On a serving platter, place the vegetables and sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.
7.	Drizzle dressing over the vegetables and toss.
8.	Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This mixed vegetable salad uses fresh and colorful ingredients that are high in nutrients and fiber.

CONS

The salad might need some adjustment to suit personal taste preferences.

Some might find the preparation steps that require boiling and blanching the vegetables time-consuming.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is rich in vitamins and minerals. The red potatoes contain essential nutrients, such as potassium, vitamin C, and fiber. Carrots are high in antioxidants, which may help protect the body against diseases. Cauliflower is packed with nutrients, such as vitamin C, K and folate. Green beans are high in fiber and low in calories. Tomatoes and cucumbers add refreshing flavors to the salad and are low in calories.