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Sicilian Cauliflower Salad

A vibrant and flavorful Sicilian Cauliflower Salad that brings fresh vegetables and zesty flavors to your table, perfect as a side dish or light lunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts (toasted if desired)
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 Juice of lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add cauliflower florets and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until just tender but still crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain again once cooled.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled cauliflower, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, red onion, parsley, and pine nuts.
Making the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Final Assembly
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well coated.
  2. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as preferred.
  3. Enjoy the salad immediately, or let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

Customize the salad by adding other ingredients like cucumber, bell peppers, or feta cheese for extra richness. Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for added flavor. Use fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables for best results. Don’t skip the ice bath to keep the cauliflower crunchy.