Recipes Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cauliflower Italian Romanesco Cauliflower Salad 5.0 (1) 1 Review 3 Photos This is a traditional salad from Naples, known as Insalata di Rinforzo, which is typically served at Christmas time. It's lovely and colorful as it uses cauliflower, lime green Romanesco and dark green broccoli and is jazzed up with olives and red pickled peppers. It is served with a lemon-based vinaigrette and sometimes anchovies and capers. Submitted by linacavezza Updated on August 22, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 3 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 pounds broccoli, broken into florets 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets 1 head Romanesco cauliflower, broken into florets 2 lemons, juiced 6 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano salt and ground black pepper to taste 10 green Italian olives, or more to taste 10 black Italian olives, or more to taste 2 papaccelle (pickled sweet peppers), cut into strips Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook uncovered until just tender, about 1 1/2 minutes. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon, reserving water, and let cool. Stir cauliflower into the boiling water. Cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon, reserving water, and let cool. Stir Romanesco cauliflower into the boiling water. Cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and let cool. Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to make dressing. Layer broccoli, cauliflower, and Romanesco cauliflower on a round serving plate. Decorate each layer with green and black olives and strips of papaccelle. Pour dressing on top. Cook's Note: Substitute raw bell peppers or other pickled vegetables for the papaccelle if desired. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 191 Calories 13g Fat 17g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 191 % Daily Value * Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 2g 9% Sodium 274mg 12% Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 7g 25% Total Sugars 6g Protein 6g 13% Vitamin C 182mg 202% Calcium 96mg 7% Iron 2mg 11% Potassium 826mg 18% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.