Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad is a healthy, veggie-packed twist on classic Mediterranean dishes. Featuring tender, blanched cauliflower florets, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbles of feta cheese, this colorful salad is dressed with a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, and a touch of cumin for an irresistible flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy, no-fuss recipe is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or potluck favorite. Packed with nutrients and bold, fresh flavors, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is a gluten-free, low-carb option that’s sure to impress. Serve it chilled for a refreshing treat that embodies the essence of sun-soaked Mediterranean cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium head Cauliflower
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Tahini
• 1 Garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Remove the leaves and core from the cauliflower, then chop it into small, bite-sized florets.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt, and blanch the cauliflower florets for 3 minutes. Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking, then drain and pat dry.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Roughly chop the Kalamata olives and parsley.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and parsley. Gently toss to combine.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and give it a final, gentle toss.

Step 8

Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1250.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1316.7

Total Fat 108.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 4208.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.9g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 31.0g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 3015.5mg	0%
Iron 10723.9mg	0%
Potassium 2679.1mg	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: 71.9%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 19.0%