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Marinated cauliflower salad in a dark bowl on a dark surface.
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Marinated Cauliflower Salad

This marinated cauliflower salad is crunchy, tangy, and full of fresh flavor. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, and BBQs.
Prep Time20 minutes
Marinate Time1 hour
Course: Salad, Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower salad, marinated, raw salad
Servings: 8
Calories: 198kcal
Author: Leigh Harris

Ingredients

Lemon Vinaigrette

  • 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Salad

  • 1 large Head of Cauliflower 2 to 2 1/2 lbs
  • 1 large Red bell pepper diced
  • 1 large Carrot or more, cut into thin rounds
  • 1/2 cup Red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup Pepperoncini diced
  • 1/4 cup Italian flat leaf parsley chopped

Instructions

Vinaigrette Dressing

  • In a jar with a lid combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place the lid on and shake until combined. Set aside for flavors to combine while you make the salad.
    1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp Lemon zest, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp Kosher salt, 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • Remove the leaves and core from the cauliflower. Cut the florets into bite-size pieces (grape size). Place the cauliflower in a large mixing bowl. Add the carrots, bell peppers, red onion, and parsley. Gently toss to combine.
    1 large Head of Cauliflower, 1 large Red bell pepper, 1 large Carrot, 1/2 cup Red onion, 1/2 cup Pepperoncini, 1/4 cup Italian flat leaf parsley
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to absorb.

Notes

Toss the salad before serving to redistribute the dressing.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2310IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg