Cauliflower salad with peppers and olives

4 servings

30 minutes

Cauliflower salad with peppers and olives embodies Mediterranean simplicity and elegance. This recipe, inspired by Italian cuisine, combines tender cauliflower, sweet peppers, and tangy olives to create a harmonious blend of flavors. The light acidity of wine vinegar enhances the freshness of the vegetables, while aromatic vegetable oil gives a delicate and pleasant texture. This salad is perfect as a light appetizer or side dish for meat and fish dishes. In Italy, such salads are often served on hot summer days, enjoying their refreshing coolness and health benefits. The simplicity of preparation makes it an excellent choice for those who appreciate tasty and healthy dishes without unnecessary hassle.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 167.4
• Proteins: 3g
• Fats: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 8.1g

Ingredients

• Wine vinegar: 2 tbsp
• Cauliflower: 300 g
• Sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Olives: 5 pc
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Mix of peppers: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Break the cauliflower into florets, boil in salted water, and drizzle with wine vinegar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cauliflower: 300 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons

2. Cut the sweet pepper into strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece

3. For the dressing, whisk together vegetable oil and wine vinegar, then add chopped olives and herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons
   • Olives: 5 piece
   • Parsley: 1 bunch

4. Combine cauliflower and pepper, and dress the salad. Add salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cauliflower: 300 g
   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Mix of peppers:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste