Mediterranean Marinated Cauliflower Salad
Mediterranean Marinated Cauliflower Salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that embodies the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. This salad combines crisp cauliflower, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy olives, all tossed in a zesty olive oil dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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 immediately to an ice bath to stop cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine blanched cauliflower with cherry tomatoes, red onions, olives, and parsley. Toss gently to mix everything together without breaking the cauliflower florets.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly. For enhanced flavor, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg