Cauliflower Olive Antipasto Salad

Bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors and vibrant colors, this Cauliflower Olive Antipasto Salad is the perfect mix of crunchy and briny goodness. Tender blanched cauliflower florets are combined with a medley of Kalamata and green olives, juicy cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and thinly sliced red onion, all brought together with a zesty homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this easy, no-fuss salad is ready in under 20 minutes and makes a delightful appetizer or side dish. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, it’s a gluten-free, vegan-friendly recipe that elevates any gathering or weeknight dinner with its fresh, tangy taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cauliflower florets
• 1 cup Kalamata olives
• 1 cup Green olives (pitted)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Roasted red peppers (sliced)
• 0.5 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.

Step 2

Blanch the cauliflower florets by boiling them for 2-3 minutes or until slightly tender but still crisp. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched cauliflower, Kalamata olives, green olives, cherry tomatoes (halved if large), roasted red peppers, red onion, and fresh parsley.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl. Toss gently until well-coated.

Step 6

Let the salad rest for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature as an appetizer or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1569.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1734.0

Total Fat 153.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8077.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.4g	0%
Total Sugars 29.3g
Protein 17.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 711.1mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 3012.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 77.2%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 18.9%