Marinated Cauliflower Salad Recipe
A refreshing and tangy Marinated Cauliflower Salad featuring chopped cauliflower, black olives, banana pepper rings, red bell pepper, and red onion tossed in a zesty Parmesan Italian dressing. Perfect as a light side dish or a flavorful addition to any meal.
- 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
- ½ cup olive oil ($0.84)
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar ($0.40)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard ($0.06)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder ($0.02)
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning ($0.30)
- ½ tsp salt ($0.02)
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan ($0.22)
Salad
- 1 head cauliflower ($2.39)
- 1 2.25oz. can sliced black olives ($1.49)
- ½ 12oz. jar banana pepper rings ($0.90)
- 1 red bell pepper ($1.50)
- ⅓ cup diced red onion ($0.16)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley ($0.08)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and grated Parmesan. Whisk together vigorously or close the jar and shake until fully emulsified. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Chop the cauliflower: Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower head, then chop it into very small florets about the size of a grape. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Add olives and banana peppers: Drain the sliced black olives and banana pepper rings well, then add them to the bowl with the chopped cauliflower.
- Prepare and add fresh vegetables: Dice the red bell pepper, finely dice the red onion and chop the fresh parsley. Add all to the bowl with the other salad ingredients.
- Toss with dressing and marinate: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients, then toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Stir well just before serving. The salad will taste even better if allowed to marinate longer.
Notes
- For best flavor, refrigerate the salad for several hours or overnight before serving.
- Chop cauliflower into small, uniform florets for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- You can substitute Parmesan with a vegetarian hard cheese if preferred.
- This salad keeps well in an airtight container for up to 3 days refrigerated.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste, especially if your Parmesan is very salty.
Keywords: Cauliflower Salad, Marinated Salad, Italian Dressing Salad, Vegetarian Salad, Healthy Side Dish
Find it online: https://tastygenius.com/marinated-cauliflower-salad-recipe/
