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Vietnamese Vegetable Pickle Medley

Refreshing Vietnamese Vegetable Pickle Medley for Easy Meals

Enjoy a vibrant Vietnamese Vegetable Pickle Medley that's quick, easy, and vegan-friendly, perfect as a refreshing side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Pickle Medley
  • 2 medium Carrots Julienne-sliced
  • 1 medium Daikon Radish Julienne-sliced
  • 1 medium Cucumber Thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Thinly sliced
For the Brine
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup White Vinegar
  • 0.5 cup Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Chili (optional) For spiciness
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint Leaves

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • glass jar or airtight container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel and julienne-slice the carrots and daikon radish into thin matchsticks. Thinly slice the cucumber and red bell pepper. Place all vegetables in a mixing bowl.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine water, white vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium, stirring until dissolved.
  3. Add desired amount of chili to the brine and let simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour the hot brine over the mixed vegetables. Toss until evenly coated.
  5. Cool to room temperature, then transfer to a glass jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  6. Serve chilled and garnish with dill and mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, let your pickles marinate overnight. Experiment with vegetables and adjust the heat level to your preference.

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