Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad that celebrates Mediterranean flavors with fresh vegetables and a tangy marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of Cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cauliflower by removing leaves and stem, cutting it into small florets.
- Blanch the cauliflower in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and plunge into ice water.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine blanched cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and parsley. Pour the marinade over and toss gently.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta over the salad and toss again without breaking the cheese too much.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute feta with a plant-based version or omit it completely. Feel free to add olives or nuts for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, cauliflower salad, vegetarian recipes, quick salad