A crisp, tangy salad made with fresh cauliflower, roasted red peppers, banana peppers, olives, red onion, and Parmesan vinaigrette. It is an easy make-ahead side dish that becomes more flavorful as it chills.
Course Make-Ahead, No-Cook, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 8
Calories 171kcal
Ingredients
1headcauliflowercut into small florets
3/4cupjarred roasted red peppersdrained and sliced
3/4cupjarred banana pepper ringsdrained
1/2cupblack or Kalamata olivessliced
1/2smallred oniondiced
2tbspfresh parsleychopped
1/2cupolive oil
1/4cupred wine vinegar
1tbspDijon mustard
1/4tspgarlic powder
2tspItalian seasoning
1/2tspsalt
1/4tspblack pepper
2tbspgrated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a large serving bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan.
Add the cauliflower, roasted red peppers, banana peppers, olives, red onion, and parsley.
Toss thoroughly for 2–3 minutes, until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For the best flavor, marinate overnight.
Stir well before serving to redistribute any dressing that has settled at the bottom.
Notes
Cutting the cauliflower into small florets helps it absorb the dressing. The salad may be refrigerated overnight before serving.