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Cauliflower Antipasto Salad

Delicious Cauliflower Antipasto Salad for Vibrant Summer Feasts

This Cauliflower Antipasto Salad is a vibrant, low-carb dish perfect for summer feasts, featuring crunchy cauliflower, marinated vegetables, and savory salami.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 medium Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Roasted Red Bell Peppers drained and coarsely chopped
  • 1 can Garbanzo Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Marinated Artichoke Hearts reserve marinade for dressing
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup Pepperoncini Peppers chopped
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese or Provolone diced or mini bocconcini
  • 6 slices Italian Salami coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Italian Parsley chopped for garnish
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Reserved Marinade from Artichoke Hearts
  • 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil high quality
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt and Pepper season to taste

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh cauliflower florets, finely chopped red onion, coarsely chopped roasted red bell peppers, drained garbanzo beans, and coarsely chopped marinated artichoke hearts. Add pitted and sliced Kalamata olives, chopped pepperoncini, and diced mozzarella or provolone cheese, stirring in the coarsely chopped Italian salami and chopped parsley until evenly distributed.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the reserved marinade from the artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Add minced garlic, a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, gently tossing until the ingredients are evenly coated. Aim for light mixing to maintain the crunchiness of the cauliflower.
  4. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter. Garnish with additional chopped parsley, if desired. Best served chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance. Toss well before serving to redistribute flavors.

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