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Cauliflower with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes
5 from 51 votes

Cauliflower with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes

This roasted cauliflower dish combines tender browned cauliflower florets with bursting cherry tomatoes and briny olives, all tossed in a fresh lemon dressing infused with garlic and oregano. A handful of arugula is added just before serving for a slight wilt and peppery bite. The recipe balances roasted vegetable sweetness, acidity from lemon, and savory olive flavors for a vibrant side or light main course.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 39 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cauliflower broken into florets
  • olive oil
  • 1 cherry tomato
  • 1 cup olive pitted
  • ½ cup lemon dressing (see instructions below)
  • 1 cup arugula for salad
LEMON DRESSING
  • 1 oregano small sprig, fresh, leaves
  • 1 garlic greated, cloves
  • 2 lemon juiced
  • olive oil
  • salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Wash the cauliflower well by dipping it in abundant salted water and wash. Rinse well and proceed with the recipe.
  3. Place the cauliflower on a sheet pan and toss with olive oil.  Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, until it starts to brown and becomes soft. Turn it occasionally to brown evenly.
  4. When the cauliflower is almost done add the whole cherry tomatoes and olives to the sheet pan and continue roasting until the tomatoes are just starting to burst about 5 more minutes.
  5. Season with salt and lemon dressing. Finish by adding the arugula and stirring just to wilt.
Lemon Dressing
  1. Place the grated garlic clove, lemon juice, oregano leaves, and salt in a jar with a twist seal top. Add the olive oil and shake well until all the flavors have been incorporated.

Nutrition Information

Calories 39kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 0.4g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Sodium 45mg (2%) Potassium 461mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 140IU (3%) Vitamin C 71mg (79%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 39

% Daily Value*

Calories 39kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 45mg 2%
Potassium 461mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 140IU 3%
Vitamin C 71mg 79%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.