Marinated Cauliflower Salad

A make-ahead salad that gets better the longer it sits.

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, chopped into small florets
• 3/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
• 3/4 cup jarred banana pepper rings, drained
• 1/2 cup sliced black or Kalamata olives
• 1/2 small red onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

For the dressing:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. First, make the dressing. In your serving bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parmesan. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
2. Add cauliflower, red peppers, banana peppers, olives, red onion, and parsley to the bowl and toss to combine with the dressing.
3. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes, but this gets better the longer it sits, so overnight is great.
4. Stir again before serving and enjoy!