Marinated Cauliflower Salad Recipe
This Marinated Cauliflower Salad is a vibrant and tangy side dish featuring crisp cauliflower florets marinated in a zesty olive oil and vinegar dressing, complemented by black olives, banana pepper rings, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh parsley. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup 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 2.25oz. can sliced black olives
- 1/2 12oz. 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 a bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk or shake vigorously until the ingredients are well emulsified. Set the dressing aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the salad: Chop the cauliflower into small, bite-sized florets to ensure easy eating and maximum flavor absorption. In a large mixing bowl, add the cauliflower florets along with the sliced black olives, banana pepper rings, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix them together gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Add dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the mixed salad ingredients. Toss thoroughly to ensure all the vegetables are well coated with the flavorful dressing. Transfer the salad to the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to allow the cauliflower to absorb the dressing and soften slightly.
- Serve: Before serving, give the salad a good stir to redistribute the dressing and flavors. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing and tangy side dish to complement your meal.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the salad overnight if possible.
- Use fresh parsley for a bright, herbal note; cilantro can be substituted if preferred.
- Adjust vinegar amount to taste if you prefer a more or less tangy salad.
- Ensure cauliflower is chopped into small florets so it absorbs the dressing well.
- This salad can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Keywords: Marinated Cauliflower Salad, Vegetarian Salad, No-Cook Salad, Healthy Side Dish, Olive Oil Dressing, Parmesan Cauliflower Salad
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