Marinated Carrots is a beautifully presented dish that can be served as an appetizer or side dish. The carrots are first marinated in a mixture of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and fresh herbs. Once cooked, they are placed on a bed of microgreens and drizzled with a little bit of extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle of salt and pepper. This dish is not only visually stunning but also packed full of flavor and nutrients.
Marinated Carrots – Crunchy Delight
Marinated Carrots is a dish that takes simple, humble carrots and transforms them into something truly magical. The carrots are marinated in a mixture of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and herbs for several hours until they become tender and flavorful. The result is a dish that's both sweet and tangy, with a depth of flavor that will leave you wanting more. It's a perfect side dish for any meal, but we won't judge if you decide to eat it as a main course.
Ingredients
- 2 lb. carrots cut in diagonal slices
- 1 large onion sliced in rings
- 1 10 oz. can tomato soup, undiluted
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 cups sugar
- 1/2 cups salad oil
- 3/4 cups vinegar
Instructions
- Wash and scrape carrots. Cut in diagonal slices. Cook and drain. Cool. Combine carrots with raw onion rings in a bowl. Combine tomato soup, sugar, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in saucepan.
- Bring to boiling point; stir to dissolve sugar.
- Pour hot mixture over vegetables and mix together.
- Cover and chill in refrigerator overnight.
