Best 8 Olive Floret Salad Recipes

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**Olive Floret Salad: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Welcome to a culinary journey where taste and texture intertwine to create a symphony of flavors. Olive floret salad, a captivating dish that combines the briny essence of olives with the delicate crunch of florets, is a delightful treat for your taste buds. This versatile salad offers a refreshing and healthy option, perfect for summer gatherings or as a light and flavorful side dish. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, olive floret salad promises an unforgettable dining experience.

**Explore a Trio of Olive Floret Salad Recipes:**

1. **Classic Olive Floret Salad:** Embark on a culinary journey with this timeless recipe, featuring a harmonious blend of olives, florets, and a tangy dressing. Experience the delightful interplay of flavors as the briny olives, crisp florets, and zesty dressing come together in perfect harmony.

2. **Roasted Olive Floret Salad:** Elevate your salad experience with this tantalizing variation, where florets are roasted to perfection, adding a smoky and caramelized flavor dimension. The roasted florets pair beautifully with the olives, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

3. **Mediterranean Olive Floret Salad:** Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this delightful recipe. A melange of olives, florets, feta cheese, and a zesty dressing infused with Mediterranean herbs transports your taste buds to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

Whether you prefer the classic simplicity of the original, the smoky allure of the roasted florets, or the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean variation, these olive floret salad recipes offer a culinary adventure that will satisfy your cravings for a refreshing, healthy, and utterly delicious dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

OVERNIGHT FLORET SALAD



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Bacon and sunflower kernels lend extra crunch to this colorful combination of onions, cauliflower and broccoli. With its slightly sweet dressing, this salad's a great way to get kids to eat their veggies. -Elizabeth Wenzl Eugene, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small head cauliflower, broken into small florets (6 cups)
1 bunch broccoli, broken into small florets (4 cups)
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, onions, sugar, mayonnaise and vinegar. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, stir in the sunflower kernels and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MARINATED VEGETABLE AND OLIVE SALAD



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This bright, crisp combination of marinated vegetables is perfect for summer!

Provided by Jessica Moretz

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup cherry tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
½ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 ½ cups extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans, and cook until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water until the green beans are cool. Place into a bowl along with the broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, tomatoes, and olives; set aside.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, salt, pepper, monosodium glutamate, garlic salt, and dill in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk to create a dressing. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Fat 44.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1922.4 mg, Sugar 1 g

CRUNCHY FLORET SALAD



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This pretty combination always gets rave reviews when Mom serves it. She fixes it the night before so that the creamy sweet dressing marinates the vegetables.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup mayonnaise
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower and bacon. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and salt. Pour over salad and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Stir in the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 33g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

MUFFULETTA OLIVE SALAD



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This is my version of a famous New Orleans salad. Try it as a sandwich topping. Try it on toasted baguette slices, or make it deluxe with diced ham and salami. - Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 16 servings (1/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 cups green olives with pimientos, halved
1 cup coarsely chopped giardiniera
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pickled beets
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
1/3 cup roasted sweet red peppers, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon drained capers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least eight hours, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve with toasted baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts :

BROCCOLI FLORETS WITH MEYER LEMON OLIVE OIL



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets
3 tablespoons Meyer lemon olive oil

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot halfway with water. Cover and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Salt the water and add the broccoli. Boil until the broccoli is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain, transfer the broccoli florets to a large bowl, and toss with the oil to coat. Season the broccoli florets with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

SICILIAN OLIVE SALAD



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Categories     Olive     Onion     Vegetable     Appetizer     Marinate     Vegetarian     Vegan     Capers     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 to 8 as an antipasto

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups large green olives (about 1 pound)
3 celery ribs
1 carrot
1 small red onion
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup drained caperberries
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons crumbled dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large sieve rinse olives and drain well. Thinly slice celery, carrot, onion, and garlic and in a bowl stir together with remaining ingredients. Marinate salad, covered and chilled, at least 1 day and up to 3 days. Bring salad to room temperature before serving.

FETA OLIVE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound feta (crumbled)
1/2 small red onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, zested and minced
1 orange, zested and minced
1 cup very small cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)*
1/2 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro (optional)
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
Black pepper in a mill
Several large romaine or butter lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Place the feta in a large shallow bowl, add the onion, garlic, lemon zest, orange zest, cherry tomatoes, if using, green olives, and black olives. Toss lightly but thoroughly. Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and toss again. Add the fresh herbs, toss, and add several turns of black pepper. Arrange the lettuce leaves on 1 large or several individual plates and spoon the feta salad on top. Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER FLORET SALAD



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Colorful and crunchy, this crowd-pleasing salad can be made a day in advance. Everyone likes little zip in its creamy dressing. Sometimes I add diced green and red pepper to the mixture or throw in a little celery. -Denise Elder, Hanover, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 25 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups fresh broccoli florets
6 cups fresh cauliflowerets
3 medium red onions, halved and sliced
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 teaspoons dill weed
2 teaspoons salt
Dash Louisiana-style hot sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower and onions. In another large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest olives possible: Look for olives that are plump and firm, with no bruises or blemishes. The color of the olives will vary depending on the variety, but they should all be a deep, rich hue.
  • Florets should be cut into small, bite-sized pieces: This will help them to absorb the dressing and flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Use a variety of olives: This will add different flavors and textures to the salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings: A simple vinaigrette is always a good choice, but you could also try a citrus-based dressing, a creamy dressing, or a nutty dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This will prevent the florets from wilting.

Conclusion:

Olive floret salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is sure to impress your guests.

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