Description
Mediterranean Marinated Cauliflower Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the goodness of fresh vegetables and zesty flavors. This salad is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes—but also serves as a versatile option for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, looking for a healthy lunch, or simply wanting a nutritious side dish. With its low-carb profile and nutrient-rich ingredients, this salad fits seamlessly into your meal plan while tantalizing your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup black olives (Kalamata)
- ⅓ cup green olives
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Blanch cauliflower florets in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until tender-crisp. Transfer to an ice bath immediately.
- In a large bowl, combine blanched cauliflower with cherry tomatoes, red onions, olives, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching/Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg