Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad

4.86 from 7 votes

Mediterranean cauliflower salad combines crisp raw cauliflower, tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, and fresh parsley with a zesty Dijon mustard dressing. No cooking required.

Prep Time20

Cook Time0

Total Time20

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired

Diet: Vegan

Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegan

Servings:

Calories: 188kcal

Author: Amy Katz

Ingredients

For the dressing:

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1½ Tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

For the salad:

1 medium head cauliflower cut into small florets (about 4 cups)
1 cup cucumber diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
½ cup Kalamata olives sliced
¼ cup red onion diced
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

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Instructions

Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well until the dressing is emulsified. Alternatively, whisk the dressing ingredients together directly in a large salad bowl.
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1½ Tablespoons red wine vinegar, salt and pepper
If you prepared the dressing in a jar, pour it into a large salad bowl. Add the cauliflower and toss well until the florets are coated with the dressing.
1 medium head cauliflower
Add the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, and parsley. Toss until everything is well combined.
1 cup cucumber, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, ½ cup Kalamata olives, ¼ cup red onion, ¼ cup fresh parsley
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Notes

Substitutions: Whole-grain mustard can be used in place of Dijon mustard. White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar can be substituted for the red wine vinegar.

Make ahead: The salad can be prepared earlier in the day and refrigerated until ready to serve.

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days. For the best flavor and crunch, I prefer it on the day it's made. If needed, add a little additional Dijon mustard or vinegar to refresh the leftovers.

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