Italian Marinated Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and healthy Italian Marinated Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad—a refreshing medley of crisp, blanched florets, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny black olives, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette bursting with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Perfect as a light side dish or an appetizer, this chilled salad is a simple yet flavorful way to embrace Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. With just 20 minutes of prep and an hour in the fridge for the flavors to meld, this make-ahead dish is as convenient as it is delicious. Great for potlucks, picnics, or easy meal preps, it’s a delightful fusion of crunch and bold Italian flavors everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:2 mins

Total Time:22 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cauliflower florets
• 3 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.5 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cup Black olives (sliced)
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Blanch the cauliflower and broccoli florets by cooking them in the boiling water for 2 minutes, then immediately transferring them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.

Step 3

Drain the cooled florets and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 4

In a large serving bowl, combine the blanched cauliflower and broccoli with the cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, black olives, and chopped parsley.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat evenly.

Step 7

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Before serving, toss the salad again, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Enjoy the Italian Marinated Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1168.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1017.5

Total Fat 81.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2424.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.5g	0%
Total Sugars 25.4g
Protein 22.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 483.8mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 2200.2mg	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: 67.1%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 24.6%