Description
Marinated Cauliflower Salad is a refreshing dish bursting with flavor, featuring roasted cauliflower, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing. This colorful salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it the perfect side for gatherings or a light meal on warm days. Each bite offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- Blanch the florets in boiling salted water for 3 minutes; then cool in an ice bath.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooled cauliflower and veggies with the dressing; toss gently until coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg