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Cauliflower Salad

Cauliflower Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that showcases the delightful flavors of fresh vegetables combined with a tangy dressing. This easy-to-make salad features crisp cauliflower as its star ingredient, enhanced by juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and sweet red onion. Tossed in a homemade lemon-olive oil dressing, each bite bursts with flavor while remaining light and satisfying. Ideal for any occasion—from casual lunches to festive gatherings—this salad can be customized to your taste by adding proteins like chickpeas or grilled chicken. In just under 30 minutes, you can create this vibrant dish that everyone will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head fresh cauliflower
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Remove leaves from the cauliflower head and cut into small florets; rinse under cold water.
  2. Blanch florets in boiling salted water for 2 minutes; drain and cool in ice water.
  3. Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  5. In a large bowl, combine cooled cauliflower florets with chopped vegetables; pour dressing over top and toss gently.
  6. Serve immediately or chill before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup (150g)Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 180mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

For added texture, consider mixing in toasted nuts or seeds.
Customize your salad by adding proteins like chickpeas or grilled chicken.
Experiment with different dressings to find your perfect combination.

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