Mediterranean Marinated Cauliflower Salad!

Mediterranean Marinated Cauliflower Salad recipe — perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a light healthy lunch.

🥗 Mediterranean Marinated Cauliflower Salad

✅ Healthy | 🌿 Vegetarian | 🕒 Ready in ~30 mins

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into small florets

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted & halved

• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

• 1/2 small cucumber, diced

For the Marinade / Dressing:

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Roast the Cauliflower:
   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
   Toss cauliflower florets with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
   Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, until golden and tender. Let cool slightly.

2. Make the Dressing:
   In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar (or lemon juice), Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.

3. Assemble the Salad:
   In a large bowl, combine the roasted cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, cucumber, and parsley.

4. Marinate:
   Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss well to coat. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to absorb flavors.

5. Top with Feta (Optional):
   Just before serving, sprinkle with feta cheese if using.

6. Serve:
   Enjoy chilled or at room temperature. Great on its own or as a side with grilled meats, pita bread, or hummus.

💡 Tips:

• Want to make it vegan? Skip the feta or use plant-based cheese.

• Add chickpeas or quinoa to make it more filling.

• Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.