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Marinated Cauliflower Salad

Marinated Cauliflower Salad

Marinated cauliflower salad is full of crunchy and colorful vegetables marinated in a homemade Italian dressing. Perfect for meal prep!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 can sliced black olives 2.25 oz.
  • 0.5 jar banana pepper rings 12 oz.
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 0.33 cup diced red onion
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Make the dressing first by combining the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and Parmesan.
  • Whisk the ingredients together or shake in a jar until combined.
  • Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower, then chop into very small florets.
  • Place the chopped cauliflower in a large bowl.
  • Drain the black olives and banana pepper rings, then add to the cauliflower.
  • Dice the red bell pepper, and finely dice the red onion and parsley, adding them to the bowl.
  • Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Stir again just before serving to redistribute the flavors.

Notes

Marinated cauliflower salad is full of crunchy and colorful vegetables marinated in a homemade Italian dressing. Perfect for meal prep!
Keyword cauliflower salad, meal prep, vegetable salad