Best 6 Cauliflower Broccoli Olive Salad With A Parmesan Dressing Recipes

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Are you looking for a healthy and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion? Cauliflower broccoli olive salad with a parmesan dressing is a delicious and nutritious dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. Made with fresh cauliflower, broccoli, olives, and a creamy parmesan dressing, this salad is packed with flavor and texture. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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This salad has been a family-favorite for years. Even people who don't typically like salad are surprised by how much they enjoy this dish. This is a real winner at potlucks and other large gatherings, as it makes quite a lot of salad.

Provided by SFORD1024

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound bacon
2 cups mayonnaise
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon dried basil
4 cups broccoli florets
4 cups cauliflower florets
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 large head lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups seasoned croutons
1 cup sliced water chestnuts

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sugar, and basil together in a large bowl until smooth. Add broccoli, cauliflower, and red onion to mayonnaise mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate salad until chilled and flavors have blended, 3 hours to overnight.
  • Crumble bacon. Mix bacon, lettuce, croutons, and water chestnuts into salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 383.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

PARMESAN BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 21m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
2 1/2 cups bite-sized cauliflower florets
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 to 1 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups lightly packed fresh spinach leaves
1/2 lemon, zested
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl. Toss with the beaten eggs to coat evenly. Place the Parmesan in a large tray or baking dish and dredge the vegetables in the cheese, pressing to coat evenly.
  • Pour olive oil in a large heavy skillet until the olive oil is 1/4-inch deep, about 1/2 cup depending on the size of your skillet. Warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully add the Parmesan-coated vegetables. Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches, if necessary. Let the vegetables cook until a crust forms, about 3 minutes per side. Turn the vegetables only when they easily release from the bottom of the pan. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
  • Place the spinach in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the spinach with the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Add the Parmesan coated vegetables. Toss and serve.

CAULIFLOWER, BROCCOLI, OLIVE SALAD WITH A PARMESAN DRESSING



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A nice salad for company or for any night of the week. Lightly blanched broccoli and cauliflower (still warm), tossed with olives, onions, a creamy Parmesan dressing and topped with crisp bacon. If you want, blanch the broccoli and cauliflower ahead of time and keep in a ziplock container or bag until you are ready to serve. If you want to serve it warm, just reheat in the microwave. I also do the bacon ahead and just keep in a small ziplock bag or container. This is a great salad that you can do ahead. Then just toss and serve. And any leftover dressing is great over vegetables, chicken or just as a standby salad dressing.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 Salad size servings, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 cups broccoli, cut in bite size pieces
2 1/2 cups cauliflower, cut in bite size pieces
1 medium onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced
1 small fennel bulb, cut in half and thin sliced
1 cup kalamata olive, cut in half (I prefer kalamata, but black will work just fine, I wouldn't suggest green olives)
6 slices bacon, diced and sauteed until crisp
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon minced garlic (more if you want, according to your taste)
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon fresh parsley
salt
pepper
parmesan cheese, fresh grated

Steps:

  • Dressing -- In a small bowl, mix the milk, mayo, parmesan, lemon juice, worcestershire, parsley, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready for use.
  • Bacon -- In a small sauce pan over medium heat, saute the bacon until crispy and brown. Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain. Keep for later.
  • Vegetables -- Bring a large pot of water to a medium rolling boil. Salt well. Add the broccoli and cook 3-4 minutes until slightly tender, not soft. We are just blanching them. Remove and immediately immerse to a bowl filled with ice water and ice cubes. You want to stop the cooking process and keep the bright green color. Remove after a minute or so and let drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Do the same for the cauliflower. Again, drain well.
  • Salad -- Now I prefer this salad room temperature or even warm, but you can easily serve this chilled. You can warm up the vegetables right in the microwave for just a minute or so, or you them as soon as they are blanched, or even just served them chilled. Either way, they are all equally as good.
  • Finish -- Just toss the broccoli, cauliflower, olives, fennel and onion in a medium size bowl, and mix to combine. Then add in a little dressing at a time until you reach the consistency you prefer. Some like it more creamy than others, so just add as much dressing as you like.
  • Serve -- Just garnish with the bacon and you can also add fresh grated parmesan if you want.
  • ENJOY!

ZESTY BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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An easy broccoli and cauliflower tossed salad. Optional ingredients may include raisins or walnuts.

Provided by Deb

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups cauliflower, chopped
1 red onion, sliced in rings
½ cup zesty Italian dressing
¼ cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, onions and dressing. Toss, cover and refrigerate. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 265.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

PARMESAN BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentis. Fast Food That Won't Weigh You Down -- Everyday Italian. I couldn't believe this recipe wasn't on zaar -- well here it is and it is delicious!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Spinach

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
2 1/2 cups bite-sized cauliflower florets
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2-1 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
crushed red pepper flakes
4 cups lightly packed fresh spinach leaves
1/2 lemon, zest of
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl.
  • Toss with the beaten eggs to coat evenly.
  • Place the Parmesan & crushed red pepper flakes, in a large tray or baking dish and dredge the vegetables in the cheese, pressing to coat evenly.
  • Pour olive oil in a large heavy skillet until the olive oil is 1/4-inch deep, about 1/2 cup depending on the size of your skillet.
  • Warm the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • When the oil is hot, carefully add the Parmesan-coated vegetables.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan.
  • Cook in batches, if necessary.
  • Let the vegetables cook until a crust forms, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Turn the vegetables only when they easily release from the bottom of the pan.
  • Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
  • Place the spinach in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Drizzle the spinach with the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
  • Add the Parmesan coated vegetables.
  • Toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.1, Fat 50.5, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 127.8, Sodium 690.7, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 16.2

CAULIFLOWER OLIVE SALAD



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, green pepper, olives, red pepper and onion if desired. , 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 : Calories 198 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your salad the best flavor and texture. Look for cauliflower and broccoli that are firm and have no signs of wilting or bruising. Olives should be plump and briny.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly and make the salad more visually appealing.
  • Blanch the cauliflower and broccoli: Blanching is a quick cooking method that helps to preserve the color and nutrients of the vegetables. To blanch, bring a pot of water to a boil and add the vegetables. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Drain the vegetables and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: The olive oil is one of the main ingredients in the dressing, so it's important to use a good quality oil. Look for an extra virgin olive oil that has a fruity, peppery flavor.
  • Grate the Parmesan cheese fresh: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese will have a more intense flavor than pre-grated cheese.

Conclusion:

This cauliflower, broccoli, and olive salad with a Parmesan dressing is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The salad is packed with fresh vegetables and healthy fats, and the Parmesan dressing adds a rich and flavorful touch. Whether you're serving it at a potluck, a picnic, or a weeknight dinner, this salad is sure to be a hit.

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