Description
This Sicilian Cauliflower Salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful Mediterranean dish made with tender cauliflower, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and a zesty red wine vinaigrette. It’s the perfect low-carb, gluten-free side dish for any meal or a healthy meal-prep option that gets even better as it marinates!
Ingredients
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- 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cauliflower: Steam or blanch the cauliflower florets for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain and let cool.
- Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and parsley.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Combine & marinate: Pour the dressing over the cauliflower mixture and toss gently. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Serve & enjoy: Enjoy the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add capers or a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Make it heartier by adding chickpeas, feta cheese, or toasted almonds.
- Best when made ahead, as the flavors develop beautifully over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg