Cauliflower Olive Antipasto Salad
Bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors and vibrant colors, this Cauliflower Olive Antipasto Salad is the perfect mix of crunchy and briny goodness. Tender blanched cauliflower florets are combined with a medley of Kalamata and green olives, juicy cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and thinly sliced red onion, all brought together with a zesty homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this easy, no-fuss salad is ready in under 20 minutes and makes a delightful appetizer or side dish. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, it’s a gluten-free, vegan-friendly recipe that elevates any gathering or weeknight dinner with its fresh, tangy taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cauliflower florets
- 1 cup Kalamata olives
- 1 cup Green olives (pitted)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Roasted red peppers (sliced)
- 0.5 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.
Blanch the cauliflower florets by boiling them for 2-3 minutes or until slightly tender but still crisp. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched cauliflower, Kalamata olives, green olives, cherry tomatoes (halved if large), roasted red peppers, red onion, and fresh parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl. Toss gently until well-coated.
Let the salad rest for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as an appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.1 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8078 mg | 351% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.4 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.4 g | 155% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.3 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 711 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 3012 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
