Description
Mediterranean Marinated Cauliflower Salad combines fresh, vibrant ingredients for a deliciously healthy dish. This colorful salad features crisp cauliflower, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy olives, all tossed in a zesty herb dressing that elevates every bite. Perfect for light lunches or as a side at gatherings, this salad is not only quick to prepare in just 15 minutes but also low in carbs and packed with essential vitamins. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature—it’s a versatile dish that suits any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup red onion
- ⅓ cup black olives (Kalamata)
- ⅓ 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
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Blanch the cauliflower florets in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until tender-crisp. Transfer to an ice bath immediately to stop cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine blanched cauliflower with halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, olives, and chopped parsley.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra variety. Letting the salad marinate longer enhances the flavors.