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Antipasto-Style Zucchini and Cauliflower Salad

4-6 Servings

1 hour 30 minutes active

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Stop steaming your cauliflower! Thinly sliced and boldly marinated, it’s amazing raw in this salad inspired by Italian antipasto. The cauliflower brings crisp texture as well as a subtle sweetness that combines well with thinly sliced raw zucchini. If you own a mandoline, use it to slice these vegetables, but discard the spongy, seedy core of the zucchini. Uneven, irregular shapes are part of the charm of the dish, so don’t worry when the cauliflower crumbles a little. For a little spiciness, use salami that packs some heat, such as Calabrese, sopressata or even pepperoni.

4-6

Servings

1 hour

30 minutes active

Ingredients

  • 1

    medium zucchini

  • 1

    pound trimmed cauliflower (see headnote)

Directions

Reviews
MIKE S.
August 7, 2026
Perfect summer dish
This is a great main dish if you are looking for a break from meat/protein heavy meals. It is very tasty, very easy to make and filling. Additions and alterations are easy (I added a bit of fresh garlic, some pickled peppers, a bit of shaved parm etc. ) very very very good.
Jared G.
July 22, 2026
Best way to eat raw cauliflower & zucchini
We had more zucchini in the fridge than we had planned on using, so I tried this after seeing it in an email. So good! Fresh, crispy, and delicious--perfect for a warm summer evening. My wife loved it too.
James L.
July 21, 2025
Outstanding flavor, and a nice way to use up summertime vegetables!
Not sure the zucchini seeds need to be tossed. My shop has a mix of olive oil, feta cheese, and pitted olives, and I probably could have subbed a mess of that rather than spend 15 minutes pitting olives . . .
Todd S.
May 16, 2025
Delicious!
Great textures from the zucchini and cauliflower. The brightness from the vinegar brings it all together. I was surprised that the honey didn't make the dish sweet at all. Recommend using some mozzarella with the provolone and adding basil with the parsley also brings a fun element!
Diana L.
May 18, 2025
Great salad
It was easy to make and delicious.

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