Best 8 Cauliflower Green Olive Salad Recipes

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Cauliflower green olive salad is a delightful dish that combines the nutty flavor of cauliflower with the briny tang of green olives. This versatile salad can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. It's also a great way to use up leftover cauliflower and green olives. With its vibrant colors and textures, this salad is sure to impress your guests.

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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.

CAULIFLOWER SALAD BOWL



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This summer salad is high on taste but low on calories. It's refreshing with a steak or barbecue chicken.

Provided by Libby

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups thinly sliced cauliflower
1 cup coarsely chopped olives
⅔ cup coarsely chopped green pepper
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped pimento peppers
½ cup canola oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine cauliflower, olives, green bell pepper, onion, and pimento peppers together in a bowl.
  • Whisk canola oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth; pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, 4 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 753.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CAULIFLOWER & GREEN OLIVE SALAD



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My mother has made this for years. With some adaptations and couple of decades, I have come to actually like it! Originally, she made it with with Bleu Cheese instead of Feta cheese. This is a real hit at picnics.

Provided by Adrian Major

Categories     Cheese

Time 8m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower, in small pieces
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
8 ounces green olives
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Toss cauliflower in olive oil, then add vinegar and toss again.
  • Add remaining ingredients and toss.
  • Refrigerate overnight for best flavor.

CAULIFLOWER OLIVE ANTIPASTO SALAD



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This salad, for olive lovers, is perfect for an antipasto offering. It has a zesty flavor and offers the bright colors of the Italian flag (red, green, white). If desired, add chunks of Italian Salami that taste wonderful after marinating in the lemony vinaigrette.

Provided by CookinDiva

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cauliflower, cut into small florets
1/2 cup stuffed green olive, sliced, drained
1/2 cup ripe olives, small size
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup banana pepper ring, from a jar, mild
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 pinch sugar
1 pinch pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs

Steps:

  • Combine dressing ingredients; set aside.
  • Cut and drain all vegetables. Place in a large bowl and add dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.3, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 114, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 1.3

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER, OLIVE, AND ARUGULA SALAD



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Some of the ingredients need to marinate overnight in the Dijon-red wine vinaigrette, so plan accordingly.

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup canola oil
1 large head of cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets (about 6 cups)
2 cups Kalamata olives, pitted, halved
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
16 cups arugula (about 10 ounces)

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing generously with salt and pepper. Combine cauliflower, olives, and celery in large bowl. Add 3/4 cup dressing; toss to coat. Cover salad and remaining dressing separately; chill overnight.
  • Mix green onions and parsley into salad. Arrange arugula on platter; drizzle with remaining dressing. Top arugula with cauliflower mixture. Sprinkle with pepper.

MARINATED VEGETABLE AND OLIVE SALAD



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This bright, crisp combination of marinated vegetables is perfect for summer!

Provided by Jessica Moretz

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup cherry tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
½ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 ½ cups extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans, and cook until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water until the green beans are cool. Place into a bowl along with the broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, tomatoes, and olives; set aside.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, salt, pepper, monosodium glutamate, garlic salt, and dill in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk to create a dressing. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Fat 44.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1922.4 mg, Sugar 1 g

CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH OLIVES AND CAPERS



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Categories     Salad     Blender     Fish     Olive     Vegetable     Side     Quick & Easy     Buffet     Vinegar     Cauliflower     Hot Pepper     Winter     Capers     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch flowerets (about 6 cups)
a 3-ounce jar pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and chopped (about 3/4 cup)
3 celery ribs, sliced thin diagonally
1/4 cup chopped drained peperoncini (pickled Tuscan peppers)
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/2 cup drained caper berries*
For vinaigrette
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 flat anchovy fillets, or to taste
*available at specialty foods shops

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook cauliflower until just tender, about 4 minutes. In a colander drain cauliflower and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain cauliflower well and in a large bowl toss with olives, celery, peperoncini, capers, and caper berries.
  • Make vinaigrette:
  • In a blender blend vinaigrette ingredients until combined well.
  • Add vinaigrette to salad, tossing well, and season with salt and pepper. Salad will improve in flavor if kept, covered and chilled, at least 1 day and up to 3. Bring salad to room temperature before serving.

SALAD WITH CAULIFLOWER AND OLIVES



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds cauliflower or 1 pound cauliflower florets
1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon capers
8 Greek, Italian or French black olives
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut off the stem of the cauliflower, and break and cut the head into small florets. Steam over boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the cauliflower with red-pepper flakes while it steams.
  • Mince the garlic. Wash and drain the capers. Pit the olives, and coarsely chop them.
  • When the cauliflower is firm but tender, drain and place in a bowl. Pour the wine over it, and add the garlic, capers, olives, oil and vinegar. Cover and allow to marinate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 196, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 334 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-riced cauliflower or grate it yourself using a food processor or grater.
  • If you don't have green olives, you can use black olives or Kalamata olives.
  • Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or basil, for extra flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This cauliflower green olive salad is a healthy and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try!

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