Marinated Cauliflower Salad
A lemony marinade tenderizes cauliflower florets just enough to give them a slightly chewy texture that still crunches. Serve alongside Mediterranean-style offerings, or use as a two-in-one topping and dressing for a simple tossed salad.
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A lemony marinade tenderizes cauliflower florets just enough to give them a slightly chewy texture that still crunches. Serve alongside Mediterranean-style offerings, or use as a two-in-one topping and dressing for a simple tossed salad.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 2 cups bite-sized cauliflower florets (8 oz.)
- 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch dice (1 cup)
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese, optional
Preparation
1. Whisk together lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and oil in small bowl. Toss with cauliflower in large nonreactive bowl, cover, and refrigerate 4 to 8 hours. Stir 1 or 2 times while marinating.
2. Stir bell pepper and parsley into marinated cauliflower. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and sprinkle with shaved Parmesan, if using.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 43
- Carbohydrate Content 7 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 1 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 2 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
- Sodium Content 109 mg
- Sugar Content 3 g