Description
This Marinated Cauliflower Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that benefits from a make-ahead marination for enhanced taste and texture. Featuring grape-sized cauliflower florets, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, red onion, and fresh parsley, all tossed in a vibrant homemade Italian dressing, it’s a perfect side or light meal that’s both healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, broken down into small, grape-sized florets
- ½ (12oz) jar roasted red peppers, sliced
- ½ cup halved kalamata olives
- ½ small red onion, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh minced parsley
Dressing
- ¾ cup Simple Homemade Italian Dressing or your favorite vinaigrette (see note)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: If using Homemade Italian Dressing, prepare it first so the flavors can meld together properly before assembling the salad.
- Prep the Vegetables: Break down a whole head of cauliflower into small, grape-sized florets. Dice the red onion, mince the fresh parsley, and slice the roasted red peppers and kalamata olives if needed.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss together the cauliflower florets, diced red onion, minced parsley, sliced roasted peppers, and halved kalamata olives.
- Add Dressing: Pour the Italian dressing over the salad ingredients and gently combine with a wooden spoon until all components are evenly coated.
- Marinate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. For best flavor and texture, allow the salad to marinate for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- This salad is best made 24 hours in advance for maximum flavor and texture.
- At minimum, allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- For the dressing, a Simple Homemade Italian Dressing is recommended for the best taste.
