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    YOU ARE HERE: Home » Recipes » Side Dishes - Salads » Cauliflower Antipasto Salad

    By Carol · Published: Jun 23, 2018 · Modified: Jul 14, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure.

    Cauliflower Antipasto Salad

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    4.58 from 7 votes
    45 minutes
    Cauliflower Antipasto Salad is easy summertime fare that's light, crunchy, crazy flavorful and perfect for feeding a crowd! #cauliflower #antipasto #salad #Italian #Italianfood

    Cauliflower Antipasto Salad is easy summertime fare that’s light, crunchy, crazy flavorful and perfect for feeding a crowd!

    Photo of Cauliflower Antipasto Salad on gray-rimmed platter garnished with fresh parsley.

    Although one can make and enjoy a salad any time of year, one of the reasons I love summer is because it’s truly “salad season!”  We love having salads ready to go in our refrigerator all summer long to grab for a quick, easy lunch or enjoy as part of a light supper.

    Italian-inspired Cauliflower Antipasto Salad is crazy easy to make.  It will last for a couple of days in your refrigerator for meals on the go or you can pull it together quickly and take it to an impromptu summer get-together with friends or for the crowd you’re expecting for a casual summer occasion!

    Photo of Cauliflower Antipasto Salad on gray-rimmed platter with serving spoon set on an angle.

    How to make Cauliflower Antipasto Salad:

    • Start by roasting red bell peppers under the broiler.  Cover, then let them steam 15 to 20 minutes or so so the skin is easier to remove.  Then coarsely chop.
    • If you’re really short on time, use a good brand of jarred roasted red bell peppers.  Here’s a guide on the best brands to use:  Best Roasted Red Bell Peppers.

    Photo of Cauliflower Antipasto Salad with some served on wood serving plates.

    • Then, just combine all the other ingredients!
      • Fresh cauliflower cut into small bite-sized florets
      • Salami/salumi
      • Marinated artichoke hearts
      • Garbanzo beans
      • Black olives
      • Cheese
      • Herbs
      • …And a lively dressing.

    Photo of Cauliflower Antipasto Salad on three wood serving plates on dark background.

    That’s it my friends!  Cauliflower Antipasto Salad!

    It’s the perfect summer salad for keeping in the fridge for a light summer lunch, as part of a quick supper or a crowd-pleaser your family and friends will love!

    Cauliflower Antipasto Salad is super low-carb so everyone at the party can enjoy it!  Well, okay, not the vegetarians or vegans but if you’re expecting any at the party, just leave out the cheese and salami/salumi.

    Close-up of photo of Cauliflower Antipasto Salad with decorative serving spoon.

    Be sure to check out my other delicious Italian-inspired salads!

    • Massaged Kale Antipasto Salad
    • Warm Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad
    • Sicilian Cauliflower Salad
    Cauliflower Antipasto Salad - Being served on wood serving plates

    Cauliflower Antipasto Salad

    4.58 from 7 votes
    By: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen
    Cauliflower Antipasto Salad is easy summertime fare that’s light, crunchy, crazy flavorful and perfect for feeding a crowd!
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course / Dinner Salads, Salads
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 8 -10
    Calories 380 kcal

    Equipment

    • Wusthof Chef Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Rimmed Sheet Pan
    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients
      

    Salad

    • 2 large red bell peppers - halved and seeded --OR-- 1 jar (12-ounce) roasted red bell peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 large head cauliflower - cut into small florets
    • ½ medium red onion - finely chopped
    • 1 can (15-ounce) garbanzo beans - drained and rinsed
    • 1 jar (12-ounce) marinated artichoke hearts - drained with marinade reserved and coarsely chopped
    • 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives - sliced
    • ½ cup chopped pepperoncini peppers
    • 8 ounces Mozzarella cheese - or Provolone, diced
    • 4 ounces thinly sliced Italian salami - such as Genoa or Soppressata, coarsely chopped
    • ½ cup chopped Italian parsley

    Dressing

    • Reserved marinade from artichoke hearts
    • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    • 1 large lemon - juiced
    • 4 cloves garlic - minced
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste

    Instructions
     

    Salad

    • Preheat broiler to high. Place red bell pepper halves on a baking sheet and rub with olive oil. Place under the broiler and broil 10 to 15 minutes or until blackened. Immediately place another baking sheet the same size over the peppers or cover with aluminum foil. Let the peppers steam and rest for 15 minutes. Peel and coarsely chop. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
    • Add cauliflower, red onion, garbanzo beans, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoncini peppers, cheese, salami and parsley (or celery leaves). Toss to combine.

    Dressing

    • Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour over salad and stir to combine. Garnish with additional parsley or celery leaves.      

    Notes

    MAKE AHEAD:  Salad keeps very well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 884mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2178IU | Vitamin C: 127mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 2mg

    These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

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    Comments

    1. Anonymous says

      January 23, 2019 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars

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    2. Joe @ Joe's Healthy Meals says

      June 24, 2018 at 7:41 pm

      Carol this looks delicious. I love cauliflower with savory ingredients and I’m going to make your recipe soon. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Carol says

        June 24, 2018 at 9:47 pm

        Thanks so much, Joe! Yeah, this one is a real keeper! I’m a huge fan of Italian antipasto and am excited about enjoying that concept in this delicious salad! Thanks again and hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Joe @ Joe's Healthy Meals says

      June 24, 2018 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      Carol this looks delicious. I love cauliflower with savory ingredients and I’m going to make your recipe soon. Thanks.

      Reply
    4. Joe @ Joe's Healthy Meals says

      June 24, 2018 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      Carol this looks delicious. I love cauliflower with savory ingredients and I’m going to make your recipe soon. Thanks.

      Reply
    5. Joe @ Joe's Healthy Meals says

      June 24, 2018 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      Carol this looks delicious. I love cauliflower with savory ingredients and I’m going to make your recipe soon. Thanks.

      Reply

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