Cauliflower Zucchini Toss

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Cauliflower Zucchini Toss
20 min.
16
59kcal

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Looking for a quick, delicious, and nutritious appetizer or snack that can be prepared in no time? Look no further than this Cauliflower Zucchini Toss! This delightful dish is the perfect addition to any gathering, offering a refreshing and vibrant taste that will tantalize your taste buds. Not only is it incredibly easy to make, but it's also versatile, catering to various dietary needs as it's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

This recipe serves 16, making it an excellent choice for larger groups or potlucks. Each serving comes in at a modest 59 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. The combination of cauliflower and zucchini, both powerhouses of nutrition, is elevated by the addition of green onions and ripe olives, providing a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

The dressing, a zesty blend of orange juice, cider vinegar, vegetable oil, and tarragon, is the star of the show, infusing the dish with a burst of citrusy freshness. The preparation is a breeze, taking only 20 minutes to whip up, and the suggested marinating time of 2 hours ensures that all the flavors meld together beautifully.

Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or attending a potluck, this Cauliflower Zucchini Toss is sure to be a hit. It's the perfect antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer that's as beautiful to present as it is to eat. So why not give it a try and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills?

Ingredients

  • cups cauliflower florets 
  • tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
  • teaspoon tarragon dried
  • 0.5 cup spring onion sliced
  • 0.5 cup olives pitted ripe halved
  • 0.3 cup orange juice 
  • teaspoon orange zest grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • cups the salad 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • cups zucchini sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Add 1 in. of water to a saucepan; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. rinse in cold water; drain and place in a large bowl.
  2. Add zucchini, onions and olives; toss.
  3. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, orange juice, vinegar, tarragon, orange peel, salt and pepper; shake well.
  4. Pour over cauliflower mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Just before serving, toss with salad greens.

Nutrition Facts

Calories59kcal
Protein5.43%
Fat77.28%
Carbs17.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.06
Glycemic Load
0.47
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
3.7021739223729%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.46mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:58.93kcal
2.95%
Fat:5.31g
8.17%
Saturated Fat:0.81g
5.09%
Carbohydrates:2.67g
0.89%
Net Carbohydrates:2.01g
0.73%
Sugar:1.05g
1.17%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:149.39mg
6.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.84g
1.68%
Vitamin C:16.2mg
19.63%
Vitamin K:17.54µg
16.7%
Vitamin A:319.63IU
6.39%
Folate:21.92µg
5.48%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.03%
Potassium:136.22mg
3.89%
Vitamin E:0.58mg
3.87%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.62%
Fiber:0.66g
2.65%
Magnesium:8.99mg
2.25%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.23%
Phosphorus:21.79mg
2.18%
Iron:0.36mg
2%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.72%
Copper:0.03mg
1.7%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.51%
Vitamin B3:0.3mg
1.49%
Calcium:14.64mg
1.46%