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Sicilian Cauliflower Salad

A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring crispy cauliflower, olives, golden raisins, and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for the dressing
  • 2 lemons juice of lemons
  • 1 clove garlic finely smashed
  • 1/2 cup pitted green olives sliced or torn
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper freshly cracked

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Break the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and steam until tender but still crunchy.
  2. While the cauliflower is steaming, juice the lemons and whisk together with olive oil, smashed garlic, salt, and cracked black pepper.
  3. Slice or tear the pitted green olives and add them to the bowl.
  4. Add the golden raisins to the mixture.
  5. Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for a few minutes, watching them closely to prevent burning.
  6. Once the cauliflower is ready, combine it with the olives, raisins, and pine nuts.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently mix everything together.
  8. Let the salad sit for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Add fresh herbs like parsley or mint for an extra flavor boost. The salad can also be made a few hours in advance; the flavor improves with time.