Sicilian Cauliflower Salad

Prep Time: 18 min

Inactive Time: 30 min

Cook Time: 1 min

Total Time: 49 min

Servings: 6

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

  • 1 head cauliflower, cored
  • 1/2 cup Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup diced green or black oil-cured olives
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced sweet red peppers
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and well-rinsed
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp capers in brine, drained and minced
  • Salt

RECIPE DIRECTIONS

    • Separate cauliflower into small, uniform florets. Cook in large pot of boiling salted water for 1 minute; drain well. Transfer to salad bowl. Add olive oil, garlic, wine vinegar, olives, onion, peppers, tomatoes, chickpeas, parsley and capers to bowl. Season with salt to taste; toss well.
    • Cover with plastic wrap; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. (Make-ahead: Salad can be refrigerated overnight; bring to room temperature before serving.)

     

    Tips:

    • You can substitute 1/4 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil for fresh tomatoes if desired.
    • If you like chickpeas, add an extra 1/2 cup to the salad.

     

    Recipe Provided by Chef Mary Ann Esposito