Description
Cauliflower Salad is a vibrant dish that brings together crisp cauliflower florets, colorful veggies, and a zesty dressing for a refreshing culinary experience. Perfect for summer picnics or cozy dinners, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With its bright flavors and eye-catching presentation, it’s sure to steal the show at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- Blanch the cauliflower in boiling water for 3 minutes; then drain and cool under cold running water.
- In a large bowl, combine blanched cauliflower, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until coated. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg