Italian Cauliflower Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Italian Cauliflower Salad
38 min.
4
273kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of Italy with this delightful Italian Cauliflower Salad, a perfect addition to any meal or gathering. This gluten-free and dairy-free dish is not only healthy but also bursting with taste, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a light yet satisfying side. With a preparation time of just 38 minutes, you can easily whip up this colorful salad for a family dinner, a picnic, or as an impressive antipasti for your next gathering.

The star of this salad is the crisp-tender cauliflower, which serves as a wonderful canvas for the bold flavors of imported Italian black olives, savory anchovy fillets, and zesty capers. Each bite is a delightful combination of textures and tastes, enhanced by the rich dressing of olive oil and red wine vinegar that ties everything together beautifully. Topped with hard-cooked eggs, this salad not only looks stunning on the plate but also provides a satisfying protein boost.

Whether you're looking for a refreshing starter, a hearty snack, or a side dish that will steal the show, this Italian Cauliflower Salad is sure to impress. Its unique blend of ingredients and flavors will transport your taste buds straight to the sun-kissed shores of Italy. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a dish that is as nutritious as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • fillet anchovy in oil
  • tablespoons capers drained
  • small head cauliflower separated
  •  hardboiled eggs cut into fourths
  • cup olives black italian pitted
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • tablespoon red wine vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in 3-quart saucepan.
  2. Add cauliflower.
  3. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Cool about 20 minutes to room temperature.
  4. Place cauliflower on serving platter. Arrange olives, capers, anchovy fillets and eggs around cauliflower.
  5. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories273kcal
Protein13.19%
Fat79.05%
Carbs7.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16
Glycemic Load
0.65
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.336956335151%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
5.49mg
Quercetin
7.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:273.25kcal
13.66%
Fat:24.61g
37.86%
Saturated Fat:4.57g
28.57%
Carbohydrates:5.43g
1.81%
Net Carbohydrates:2.84g
1.03%
Sugar:2.02g
2.25%
Cholesterol:190.1mg
63.37%
Sodium:1016.39mg
44.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.24g
18.48%
Vitamin C:32.12mg
38.94%
Vitamin K:37.14µg
35.37%
Selenium:18.35µg
26.21%
Vitamin E:3.04mg
20.26%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.81%
Folate:62.26µg
15.56%
Phosphorus:127.84mg
12.78%
Vitamin B5:1.19mg
11.9%
Fiber:2.6g
10.39%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.14%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.87%
Potassium:303.03mg
8.66%
Vitamin A:401.84IU
8.04%
Iron:1.33mg
7.41%
Vitamin D:1.1µg
7.33%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.07%
Calcium:68.5mg
6.85%
Vitamin B3:1.32mg
6.58%
Magnesium:22.8mg
5.7%
Zinc:0.84mg
5.58%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.16%
Copper:0.1mg
5.14%