Cauliflower Olive Salad

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022
This colorful toss combines cauliflower and black and green olives with sweet peppers and red onion for a satisfying blend of flavors. The lemony vinaigrette coats the salad well and gives it a pleasing tartness. -Nancy Holland, Morgan Hill, California

Ingredients

  • 5 to 6 cups cauliflowerets
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, sliced
  • 1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion, optional
  • DRESSING:
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, green pepper, olives, red pepper and onion if desired.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, vinegar, sugar and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Pour over vegetables and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 198 calories, 19g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 518mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.