Marinated Romanesco and Cauliflower Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Marinated Romanesco and Cauliflower Salad, a stunning medley of textures and flavors perfect for any occasion. Blanched Romanesco and cauliflower florets provide a tender yet crisp base, while a zesty homemade dressing of lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey adds a bright, tangy kick. Fresh parsley, dill, and the briny pop of capers bring herbaceous and savory notes, complemented by the mild sweetness of thinly sliced red onion. This easy-to-make salad is not only visually striking but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal side dish or light entrée. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick marination to let the flavors meld, this recipe is as simple as it is flavorful. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and watch it steal the spotlight at your next meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Romanesco florets
- 2 cups Cauliflower florets
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Capers, drained
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the Romanesco and cauliflower florets for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still crisp. Drain immediately and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain well and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic to create the dressing.
Add the blanched Romanesco and cauliflower florets to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat evenly.
Stir in the chopped parsley, dill, red onion, and capers. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, marinate for 2-3 hours.
Before serving, give the salad a good toss to redistribute the dressing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 351 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 422 mg | 9% | |
*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.
