Fresh Cauliflower Salad
Crisp, vibrant, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Fresh Cauliflower Salad is the perfect addition to any meal. Combining tender-crisp, lightly blanched cauliflower florets with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad offers a delightful medley of textures. Tossed in a tangy homemade lemon garlic dressing and sprinkled with creamy crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley, it’s both refreshing and satisfying. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy cauliflower salad is a nutritious side dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or light lunches. Bonus: it’s make-ahead friendly, giving the flavors extra time to develop. Healthy, quick, and delicious—this is your go-to recipe for a fresh vegetable salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup parsley
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
Instructions
Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower, and cut it into small, bite-sized florets.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and blanch them for 2-3 minutes, just until they are slightly tender but still crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber. Add it to the mixing bowl with the cherry tomatoes.
Finely dice the red onion and chop the parsley. Add both to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Once the cauliflower has cooled, add it to the bowl with the other vegetables.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine until everything is well coated.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and give it a final toss. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
815 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.5 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2972 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 25.9 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 607 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2534 mg | 54% | |
*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.
