Description
Mediterranean Marinated Cauliflower Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. This refreshing salad features crisp cauliflower, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a medley of olives, all dressed in a zesty herb vinaigrette. Perfect for any occasion, whether as a light meal or an enticing side dish, this recipe can be prepared in just 15 minutes. Enjoy it chilled for a delightful experience that bursts with flavor and freshness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup red onion
- â…“ cup black olives (Kalamata)
- â…“ cup green olives
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 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 to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine blanched cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg