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Italian Cauliflower Salad

Italian cauliflower salad combines warm cauliflower with fresh parsley, capers, and lemon zest tossed together with a simple vinaigrette. These easy side dish takes only 15 minutes to prepare and since it can be made ahead, is the perfect salad to serve at, or take to barbecues and gatherings.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 259 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower chopped into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup flat leaf Italian parsley minced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons capers rinsed and drained
For the dressing
  • 1 clove garlic paste
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 small anchovies
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Once boiling, add the cauliflower and cook until almost tender (about 7 minutes) then drain but do not rinse to cool.
  2. Meanwhile, blend the dressing ingredients with either a blender, food processor, or immersion blender in a wide-mouth mason jar.
  3. Toss the warm cauliflower with the dressing, minced parsley, capers, and lemon zest until well combined. Taste test and adjust salt/pepper and crushed red pepper levels if required. Let the salad sit in the fridge for 1 hour to adequately absorb the dressing. If possible, refrigerate overnight since the flavors will be stronger. Enjoy!

Notes

  • No salt was added due to the inherent saltiness of the capers and anchovies. Add any additional salt if required.
  • Wait a minimum of 1 hour before eating to let the flavors absorb into the cauliflower but the salad is best refrigerated and served the next day.
  • Anchovies are optional.

Nutrition Information

Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 3.7g (1%) Protein 3.3g (7%) Fat 25.6g (39%) Saturated Fat 3.8g (19%) Sodium 253mg (11%) Potassium 478mg (14%) Fiber 4.1g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259

% Daily Value*

Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 3.7g 1%
Protein 3.3g 7%
Fat 25.6g 39%
Saturated Fat 3.8g 19%
Sodium 253mg 11%
Potassium 478mg 10%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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