Blushing Antipasto
Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 9 ingredients
- 1 6 oz pkg Italian dressing mix
- 1 cup carrots -- sliced
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1/4 cup salad oil
- 1 6 oz can V-8 juice
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms -- sliced
- 2 cups cauliflowerets
- 1 cup cucumber -- sliced
- 1 cup green pepper -- sliced
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Carrot
High in vitamin A · 835 µg per 100 g, 104% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism.
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
3 more authorised claims
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
- Vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin A has a role in the process of cell specialisation.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. Vitamin A is important for normal vision, the immune system, reproduction, and growth and development. NIH fact sheet
Source of vitamin K · 13 µg per 100 g, 18% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
- Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Vitamin K is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. It’s important for blood clotting and healthy bones and also has other functions in the body. NIH fact sheet
Source of potassium · 320 mg per 100 g, 16% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Potassium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.
- Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
Potassium is a mineral found in many foods. Your body needs potassium for almost everything it does, including proper kidney and heart function, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Carrots, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.
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Cucumber
Source of vitamin K · 16 µg per 100 g, 22% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
- Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Vitamin K is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. It’s important for blood clotting and healthy bones and also has other functions in the body. NIH fact sheet
Source of protein · 0.7 g per 100 g, 17% of the energy from protein
- Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
- Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
- Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Nutrients per 100 g of “Cucumber, with peel, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- To make marinade: In jar, combine V-8 juice, salad oil, vinegar, and salad dressing mix; shake well. In bowl, combine vegetables; Pour marinade over all Marinate in refrigerator for at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- NOTE: If not going to be eaten the same day, perhaps wait to add mushrooms and cucumbers until a few hours before serving --- they will go limp instead of remaining crisp. The balance can be combined and marinated up to a couple of days ahead of serving in the refrigerator.
- I have found it works best if you marinate in a tightly covered bowl. Then when you are in the kitchen and think about it, you can just turn it upside down, shake it a bit, and put it back in the frig instead of stirring it.
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Mixing bowl
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Chef's knife
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Cutting board
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Wooden spoon
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Spatula