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Mediterranean Marinated Cauliflower Salad

Mediterranean Marinated Cauliflower Salad: Your Fresh Flavor Fix

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Mediterranean Marinated Cauliflower Salad bursts with fresh flavors, is gluten-free, low-carb, and perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium Red Onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup Green Olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup Parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • medium bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch cauliflower florets for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened. Transfer to an ice bath.
  2. Drain the cauliflower in a colander and gently pat dry with a kitchen towel.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the blanched cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and parsley. Mix gently.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
  6. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
  7. Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and adjust seasoning as necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and adjust seasoning before serving to enhance the dish. Perfect for meal prep and can store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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