Cauliflower Salad

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this Cauliflower Salad is the perfect side dish or light meal to elevate your table. Featuring crisp cauliflower florets tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, red onion, and a sprinkle of vibrant parsley, this salad is a celebration of wholesome, garden-fresh vegetables. A zesty lemon garlic dressing made with extra virgin olive oil ties everything together, while crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy finish. With no cooking required, this 20-minute recipe is as simple as it is delicious, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights, potlucks, or healthy meal prep. Serve it fresh or let the flavors meld in the fridge—either way, this gluten-free and vegetarian dish will quickly become a crowd-favorite. Perfect for anyone searching for a refreshing, Mediterranean-inspired cauliflower salad!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 small red onion
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 large garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup feta cheese

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the cauliflower. Remove the leaves and break the cauliflower into small florets. Rinse thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel and chop the cucumber into quarter moons. Finely chop the red onion. Chop the parsley leaves roughly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower florets, cherry tomatoes, cucumber pieces, red onion, and parsley.

Step 4

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the cauliflower mixture, ensuring it's evenly coated. Toss everything gently to combine the flavors.

Step 6

Lastly, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad and toss gently once more.

Step 7

Transfer the salad to a serving dish and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours for flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1174.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	832.7

Total Fat 60.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 2972.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.2g	0%
Total Sugars 22.3g
Protein 26.8g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 604.2mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 2781.6mg	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: 61.9%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 25.9%