Best 9 Cauliflower Salad With Capers Parsley And Vinegar Recipes

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Cauliflower salad with capers, parsley, and vinegar is a refreshing and flavorful side dish or light lunch option. The vibrant colors of the cauliflower, capers, and parsley make this salad a visually appealing dish, while the tangy dressing adds a delightful burst of flavor. Whether you're looking for a healthy and nutritious meal or a simple yet elegant dish to impress your guests, this cauliflower salad is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPER VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cauliflower
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1/4 cup capers
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 bunch fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • To prepare the cauliflower, pull and cut off the green leaves. Cut the head in half from the top to the bottom. Cut out the core, and then cut the top into smaller pieces leaving some stem attached. You want bite-sized florets that look like little trees of cauliflower.
  • Toss the cauliflower with olive oil and salt and place in the oven. Roast the cauliflower for 20 minutes.
  • While the cauliflower is roasting, puree the capers, garlic, vinegar, and parsley in a food processor. While the machine is running, drizzle in 1/4 cup olive oil. Taste and season with salt, if needed.
  • Toss the roasted cauliflower with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the raisins.

CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH CAPERS, PARSLEY AND VINEGAR



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This tangy winter salad is likely to convert anyone who doubts just how good cauliflower can be. Make sure you steam the cauliflower until thoroughly tender so that it absorbs the dressing. The dish is lovely with a mix of colorful cauliflowers, but can look nice with the standard white variety.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 45m

Yield Serves 6 as a starter or side dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large or 2 small to medium cauliflowers, broken into florets; or about 6 cups mixed white, orange, green and purple cauliflower
1 to 2 garlic cloves (to taste), minced
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
2 to 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or Champagne vinegar (to taste)
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt
freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place the cauliflower in a steaming basket over one inch of boiling water; cover and steam one minute. Lift the lid for 15 seconds, then cover again and steam for six to eight minutes until tender. Refresh with cold water, then drain on paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the garlic, parsley, capers, vinegar and olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the cauliflower and toss together. Marinate, stirring from time to time, for 30 minutes if possible before serving. Serve warm, cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 134, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 115 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium-size cauliflower, about 1 1/2 pounds
1/4 cup milk
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon drained capers
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Cut the cauliflower into florets. Place them in a saucepan and add cold water to cover. Add the milk and salt and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until tender but not mushy. Drain well and let cool.
  • Place the oil and vinegar in a salad bowl, add salt and pepper, and blend well with a whisk.
  • Add cauliflower, capers, parsley, more pepper to taste, toss well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 89, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 466 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

WARM CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH CAPER VINAIGRETTE



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Slightly charred and still hot-out-of-the-oven cauliflower is the base for a simple but tangy and flavorful caper dressing. Paired with sweet dates, dried cranberries and crunchy almonds, it's the perfect warm salad that can be enjoyed on its own as a light and satisfying main dish for lunch, or an elegant side to your favorite dinnertime entrée.

Provided by Alejandra Ramos

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 cup pitted dates, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 cloves garlic, peeled
Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1 tablespoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • For the cauliflower salad: Remove the core and leaves from the cauliflower, then use your hands and a knife to break apart and coarsely chop the florets into about 2- to 3-inch pieces. Spread on a baking sheet and drizzle generously with the oil. Season with salt. Toss to coat, then roast until the cauliflower is tender and slightly crisp around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the caper vinaigrette: Combine the garlic, lemon zest and juice, oil, vinegar, parsley, capers, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
  • Transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl. Add the dates, almonds, cranberries and capers. Pour in about 1/3 cup of the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Taste and add additional dressing as desired (you won't need all of it). Sprinkle with the crushed red pepper flakes if desired and serve warm.

CRISPY CAULIFLOWER WITH OLIVES, CAPERS, AND PARSLEY



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Categories     Olive     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Cauliflower     Fall     Parsley     Capers     Gourmet     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons finely chopped Kalamata olives (about 6) or other brine-cured black olives
2 teaspoons drained capers, finely chopped
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups 1-inch cauliflower flowerettes (about 1 head)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves (preferably flat-leafed)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl stir together olives, capers, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons oil.
  • In a large non-stick skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and cook cauliflower, covered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Uncover skillet and sauté cauliflower until tender and browned, 5 to 10 minutes more. Transfer cauliflower to a bowl and toss with olive mixture and parsley. Season cauliflower with salt and pepper.

CAULIFLOWER WITH OLIVES, CAPERS AND PARSLEY



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Make and share this Cauliflower With Olives, Capers and Parsley recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup kalamata olive, finely chopped
1 tablespoon capers, drained and finely chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
3 1/4 lbs cauliflower florets
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl.
  • Heat remaining oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook cauliflower 10 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally.
  • Uncover skillet and sauté cauliflower another 5-10 minutes, until tender and browned.
  • Transfer cauliflower to a bowl and toss with olive mixture and parsley.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.1, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 239.1, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 7.1, Protein 7.3

SICILIAN CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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Insalata del Rinforzo Its Italian name indicates that it is quite energizing (rinforzo means "reinforcement," as in nourishment.)

Provided by Phil Franco

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup pitted black olives, minced
1/4 cup capers, drained
1/4 cup gherkin, minced (sour baby pickles)
1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley
4 anchovies, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, shelled and minced

Steps:

  • Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Drop in the cauliflower florets and 2 tablespoons of the salt; cook until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes, then drain and shock in ice water; drain again.
  • Place the cauliflower florets in a bowl. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, the vinegar, olive oil, pepper, olives, capers, gherkins, parsley, and anchovies, and set aside to marinate, tossing once in a while, for 1 hour to 6 hours at room temperature.
  • Sprinkle with the hard-boiled eggs and enjoy. Serves 6.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.5, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 64.4, Sodium 2972.7, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 5

CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPERS AND LEMON



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This cauliflower dish with capers is great to serve with fish.

Provided by Exploratory Chef

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix olive oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, capers, anchovy paste, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Reserve remaining lemon zest for another use.
  • Place cauliflower in a bowl and pour dressing over top. Add Parmesan cheese and thyme; mix until completely coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 712 mg, Sugar 5.1 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.

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to quickly and easily grate the cauliflower.
  • Be sure to rinse the capers well before using to remove any excess salt.
  • If you don't have any parsley, you can use cilantro or basil instead.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as diced celery, carrots, or radishes.
  • For a more flavorful salad, use a good quality vinegar, such as balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower salad with capers, parsley, and vinegar is a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. The salad can be served immediately or chilled for later, and it is also a good option for meal prep. This salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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