Description
Mediterranean Marinated Cauliflower Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that brings together the vibrant tastes of the Mediterranean. Featuring crisp cauliflower, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy olives, this salad is enhanced by a zesty herb dressing that ties all the elements together beautifully. It’s perfect as a light meal, side dish for gatherings, or a refreshing addition to your summer menu. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s also healthy—packed with vitamins and low in carbs—making it suitable for various dietary preferences. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for maximum enjoyment!
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 wine 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.
- 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 and toss well to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg