Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad
User Reviews
4.9
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
130 kcal
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Course
Salad, Condiments
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad
Description
This salad combines fresh cauliflower florets with sliced red onion and red pepper for a mix of textures and mild sweetness. The addition of finely chopped parsley and mint adds herbal complexity and freshness, while optional edible flowers like chive blossoms or oregano flowers can enhance appearance and subtle flavor.
The dressing is a simple vinaigrette made from olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, oregano, salt, and black pepper, creating a balanced mix of acidity, sweetness, and aromatic herbs. Tossing the salad ingredients with the dressing ensures each component is coated for consistent flavor.
For best results, when preparing ahead, herbs are best added just before serving to preserve their vibrancy. This salad is versatile as a vegan dish and can be combined with other proteins but should be refrigerated promptly if perishable additions are used. It holds well at room temperature for a few hours if kept plain.
If making ahead, keep fresh herbs separate and add right before serving to maintain their flavor and color.This salad is vegan and safe to leave out for a few hours but refrigerate promptly if adding perishable ingredients like tuna.
Ingredients
Salad
- 5 c cauliflower florets cut into bite size pieces
- ½ c red onion slivered
- 1 c red pepper slivered
- ½ c parsley finely chopped
- ½ c mint finely chopped
- chive blossoms optional garnish; or extra herbs
- oregano flowers optional garnish; or extra herbs
Salad Dressing
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Make Dressing
- Mix all salad dressing ingredients together well and season to taste generously with salt and pepper.
Assemble Salad
- Add all salad ingredients except garnishes to large bowl. Drizzle dressing over and toss to coat.
- *If making ahead more than 1 hour, leave the herbs out and add in right before serving. *This salad is vegan and safe to leave at room temperature for a few hours before refrigerating leftovers. If you choose to add tuna or any other perishable add-in, keep this salad refrigerated until serving and store leftovers immediately back in the fridge.
Notes
- For make-ahead preparation, store the herbs separately and mix them in just before serving to keep their freshness.
- The plain salad can be left at room temperature for a few hours safely; refrigerate immediately if adding perishable toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 225mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 378mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1362IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 81mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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