Description
If you’re searching for a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s both nutritious and easy to prepare, look no further than this Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad. This delightful salad combines earthy roasted cauliflower with a colorful assortment of fresh vegetables, tangy olives, and zesty lemon juice. It’s perfect as a side or a light main course, making it ideal for family gatherings or quick weeknight dinners. Packed with flavor and nutrients, this salad is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation. Plus, it tastes even better the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower (roughly chopped)
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (quartered)
- 2 mini cucumbers (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup artichokes (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives (halved and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons capers (roughly chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (finely diced)
- 1 red onion (sliced and chopped)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 cup fresh parsley (roughly chopped)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). On a parchment-lined baking sheet, toss the cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 30 minutes until golden.
- In a large bowl, combine the grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, garlic, olives, artichokes, parsley, capers, and chili flakes.
- Once the cauliflower is roasted to perfection, add it into the bowl while warm. Drizzle with more olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg