Katrina's Cauliflower Salad

Elevate your salad game with Katrina's Cauliflower Salad, a refreshing medley of crunchy, vibrant vegetables and bold flavors. This quick-to-make dish features tender, blanched cauliflower florets tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, zesty red onion, and fresh parsley, all accented by the satisfying crunch of sunflower seeds. A tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together, while optional crumbled feta adds a creamy finish. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course, this salad is ready in just 20 minutes and pairs beautifully with any meal. Healthy, flavorful, and packed with texture, Katrina's Cauliflower Salad is your next go-to recipe for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Cauliflower, chopped into small florets
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Sunflower seeds
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice bath in a large bowl.

Step 2

Blanch the cauliflower florets by cooking them in the boiling water for 2 minutes, then immediately transferring them to the ice bath. This helps maintain their crunch and vibrant color. Drain well and pat them dry.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, sunflower seeds, and feta cheese (if using).

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are well-coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 7

Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1139.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1083.6

Total Fat 82.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.9g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 2844.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 28.2g
Protein 36.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 915.8mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 2983.0mg	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: 65.1%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 22.1%