Marinated Cauliflower Salad: A Zesty Flavor Delight!
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A zesty and refreshing Marinated Cauliflower Salad that is perfect for a healthy side dish or a make-ahead meal.
- Author: Caroline Jones
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1/2 cup green olives (pitted)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Blanch the Cauliflower: Boil water in a large pot and quickly blanch the cauliflower florets for 2–3 minutes.
- Prep the Veggies: Slice your red & yellow bell peppers and red onions super thin.
- Toss It All Together: In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, peppers, onions, olives, and parsley.
- Whisk the Marinade: In a jar or bowl, mix olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate and Chill: Pour the dressing over the veggie mix, toss well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Overnight marination enhances the flavors even more.
- This salad can be served as a side dish or a light lunch.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or herbs as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg