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Mediterranean Marinated Cauliflower Salad

Mediterranean Marinated Cauliflower Salad You’ll Crave Daily

This Mediterranean Marinated Cauliflower Salad transforms humble cauliflower into a flavorful, gluten-free dish perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium Red Onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives pitted
  • 1/2 cup Green Olives pitted
  • 1/4 cup Parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil or fresh herbs
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Medium Bowl
  • Kitchen towel
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a rapid boil. Add the cauliflower florets and blanch for 1-2 minutes until bright white yet crisp. Transfer to ice water to halt cooking.
  2. Drain the cauliflower after 5 minutes in ice water, pat dry with a kitchen towel.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine blanched cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black olives, green olives, and parsley. Toss to combine.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
  5. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss until evenly coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Before serving, gently toss the salad again and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Does not freeze well, best enjoyed cold.

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