Marinated Cauliflower Salad: A Refreshing Flavor Burst! Recipe
This Marinated Cauliflower Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish packed with tangy flavors from a zesty dressing and a variety of crunchy vegetables. Perfect as a light side or a healthy snack, it combines marinated cauliflower florets with olives, banana peppers, and fresh herbs for a delightful flavor burst.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan
Salad
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 (2.25 oz) can sliced black olives
- 1/2 (12 oz) jar banana pepper rings
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a jar or bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and grated Parmesan. Whisk or shake the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended. Set the dressing aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare the salad: Chop the cauliflower into small, bite-sized florets. Add the cauliflower florets into a large bowl along with the sliced black olives, banana pepper rings, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley. This mix provides a colorful and crunchy base for the salad.
- Add dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the mixed vegetables in the bowl. Toss everything gently but thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats all the salad ingredients evenly. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marinate and blend beautifully.
- Serve: Before serving, give the salad a final stir to redistribute the dressing and combine the ingredients evenly. Serve chilled as a flavorful side dish or a refreshing snack.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the salad for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add a splash of lemon juice to enhance the freshness.
- Can be made vegan by omitting the Parmesan or substituting with a vegan cheese alternative.
- Great for potlucks and meal prep as it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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