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Marinated Cauliflower Salad

A healthy and colorful Marinated Cauliflower Salad full of flavor, perfect as a side dish or on its own.

  • Total Time: 730 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 5 cups fresh cauliflowerets
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring the red wine vinegar, olive oil, and water to a gentle boil.
  2. In a large heatproof bowl, place the fresh cauliflowerets.
  3. Add the bay leaf, minced garlic, salt, and coarsely ground pepper to the cauliflower.
  4. Once the vinegar mixture is boiling, carefully pour it over the cauliflower mixture and toss gently to coat.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the shredded carrot, chopped red onion, minced parsley, and dried basil to the marinated cauliflower and toss to combine.
  7. Refrigerate for 2 more hours before serving.
  8. Remove and discard the bay leaf, then serve with a slotted spoon.

Notes

This salad is best served cold. It can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: cauliflower, salad, vegan, healthy, marinated