Sicilian Cauliflower Salad: A Fresh Burst of Flavor!
A bold and vibrant Mediterranean side dish featuring fresh cauliflower, olives, and a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup green olives
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and blanch for 2–3 minutes until just tender but still crisp. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, halved cherry tomatoes, both types of olives, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat everything evenly. Let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Before serving, sprinkle chopped parsley on top and give it one final toss.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. <liFeel free to add other vegetables or herbs to customize the salad.
- Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~150
- Sugar: ~2g
- Sodium: ~300mg
- Fat: ~12g
- Saturated Fat: ~2g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~10g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg