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    Cauliflower Salad is tossed with an easy Greek dressing and loads of crunchy veggies. It’s the perfect make-ahead lunch, and a crowd-pleasing salad that you could serve at a party or potluck.

    cauliflower salad in wooden serving bowl with spoon

    Why You’ll Love It

    Roasted cauliflower has a comforting texture and neutral flavor that lends itself to a variety of recipes. Hence the popularity of cauliflower pizza, cauliflower tacos, and cauliflower soup!

    In this recipe, you’ll roast the cauliflower to give it a more pleasant taste and texture. While that’s cooking, you can chop the other veggies you’ll use and stir together an easy Greek salad dressing.

    By the time the cauliflower is done, you can toss it all together for a fast & easy meal.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    cauliflower salad ingredients in glass bowls overhead

    What’s in Cauliflower Salad?

    • Cauliflower
    • Red onion
    • Tomato
    • Cucumber
    • Red wine vinegar
    • Olive oil
    • Garlic
    • Spices

    From there, you can add in any optional toppings you love. I realize that olives can be a polarizing ingredient, so add them if you love them, and I also love to add a sprinkling of feta cheese to give this salad some creaminess and extra tang. Leave off the cheese for a dairy-free option!

    Tip: You can add a tablespoon or two of tahini to this salad dressing, for some dairy-free creaminess.

    How to Make the Best Cauliflower Salad

    1. Roast the Cauliflower. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces, then toss it with olive oil. Spread it out on a large rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle it with a 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

    Roast until the cauliflower is tender, about 20 minutes at 400ºF. Keep in mind that the cauliflower won’t be as crispy if it’s packed together on a baking sheet, so for extra-crispy cauliflower, feel free to use 2 large baking sheets for this amount of cauliflower, instead.

    I don’t mind the steamed texture for this recipe, and I prefer not to wash another baking sheet later, but the choice is yours!

    before and after roasting cauliflower on sheet pan

    2. Make the dressing. While the cauliflower is roasting, add the vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper to the bottom of a large mixing bowl. Whisk it together, and then you can chop the veggies and add them to the dressing as you go.

    I like to start with the red onions, so they can sit in the dressing the longest and mellow in flavor. Next, you’ll add in the chopped tomatoes and cucumber, and stir well.

    mixing the dressing in the bowl and adding veggies

    3. Toss it all together! When the cauliflower is done roasting, let it cool briefly on the pan, about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to the bowl of dressing and veggies, and toss well.

    Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt, as needed, as well as any optional toppings you love, such as sliced olives and crumbled feta cheese. You can serve this salad right away, or let it chill in the fridge before serving.

    cauliflower added to veggies and dressing and mixed

    Seasoning note: When you add the olives and feta cheese, I like to add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of salt to this recipe at the end, but if you omit either of these ingredients, you may want to use a little more than that to help punch-up the flavor. If you ever find that your salad tastes bland, it’s probably because you didn’t use enough salt yet! But when you add other salty things, like olives and feta, you won’t need as much, so be sure to taste and adjust as you go.

    Storage Tips

    Cauliflower salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, so feel free to make this in advance for a party or packed lunch idea.

    I don’t recommend freezing it, however, as the veggies will be mushy and watery when they thaw later.

    cauliflower salad from the side in wooden bowl

    Expert Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you use raw cauliflower in salad? If you prefer to make a raw cauliflower salad, I would recommend making cauliflower rice in a food processor or blender, so the pieces will be very small and easy to chew. This texture will allow the cauliflower to be more easily coated in dressing, and will give the salad a more pleasant mouthfeel.

    Can I use a different vinegar? Of course! Apple cider vinegar will give you somewhat similar results, and if you prefer to use lemon juice, you could use 3 to 4 tablespoons of lemon juice to replace the vinegar.

    Can I omit the oil? The oil helps the dressing “stick” to the veggies, but you could swap it for a couple tablespoons of tahini or almond butter, instead. Be sure to use a nut or seed butter that has no added oil, if you’re trying to achieve an oil-free recipe. You can dry-roast the cauliflower to keep it oil-free, or simply steam it on the stove top instead.

    How to make it more filling? You can add a can of drained and rinsed chickpeas to this recipe, for extra protein and fiber in each bite! Or, feel free to top it with your favorite cooked protein, like chicken, fish, or baked tofu.

    Can I make it oil-free? Yes. You can dry-roast the cauliflower instead of tossing it in olive oil, or you can steam it on the stove top instead. For the dressing, replace the oil with 2 tablespoons of tahini or almond butter, instead. Be sure to use a nut or seed butter with no added oil, to keep it oil-free.

    I hope you’ll enjoy this cauliflower salad as much as I do!

    Greek Cauliflower Salad

    Cauliflower Salad is tossed in an easy Greek dressing for a flavorful meal that will leave you craving more! It’s the perfect make-ahead meal, if you need a packed lunch or salad to bring to a party.

    Keyword cauliflower salad
    • 2 pounds cauliflower , cut into bite-sized florets
    • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil , divided
    • salt
    • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • 1 garlic clove , minced
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1/2 red onion , diced (about 1 cup)
    • 12 ounces cherry tomatoes , sliced in half (about 2 cups)
    • 8 ounces cucumber , diced (about 2 cups)
    • 4 ounces feta cheese , crumbled (optional)
    • 1/2 cup pitted olives , sliced (optional)
    • Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Arrange the cauliflower on a large rimmed baking sheet and drizzle it with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss well to coat the cauliflower evenly, then spread it out in an even layer and season with a 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Place the pan in the oven to roast until the cauliflower is fork-tender, about 20 minutes.

    • While the cauliflower is cooking, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large mixing bowl, along with the vinegar, garlic, oregano, black pepper, and a 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.

    • Add the diced veggies to the bowl as you chop them, starting with the red onion so it will have time to marinate in the dressing and mellow in flavor. Add in the cherry tomatoes and cucumber next, stirring each time so the veggies can start picking up the flavor of the dressing.

    • When the cauliflower is tender, let it cool for 10 minutes on the pan, then add it to the bowl of dressing and veggies. Toss well to coat, and add in any optional toppings you love, like the olives and feta cheese. (For a dairy-free dish, simply omit the cheese.) You can serve this right away, or place it in the fridge to chill until you’re ready to eat. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    Nutrition information is for 1/4 of this recipe, assuming you split it into 4 servings. This information includes the optional olives and feta cheese toppings, and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
    For a more filling vegan dish, omit the cheese and add a can of drained & rinsed chickpeas instead.

    Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 659mg | Potassium: 993mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 644IU | Vitamin C: 132mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 2mg

    If you try this Cauliflower Salad, please leave a comment and star rating below to let me know how you like it!

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