Make a low-carb side dish for home or take it to a fun gathering. Add cooked chicken to make it the main dish, if desired. It's packed with delicious goodness like pepperoni, salami, tomatoes, spinach and cauliflower.
Salad:
1 lb. cauliflower florets
8 oz. mozzarella balls
1 c. cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in halves
1 c. spinach, chopped into small pieces
4 oz. salami slices, sliced into halves
4 oz. pepperoni slices, sliced into halves
1/4 c. sliced red onion
1/4 c. pepperoncini
Dressing:
1/2 c. olive oil
freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon
1 t. salt
1 t. oregano
1 t. basil
1 t. rosemary
1 clove garlic, minced
Chop cauliflower into bite-sized pieces; place in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 T. water; cover with plastic wrap; microwave for 3 minutes or until desired tenderness is reached; drain.
Slice tomatoes; chop the spinach; cut pepperoni and salami slices into halves.
Add tomatoes, spinach, pepperoni, salami, mozzarella, onion, and pepperoncini to the bowl with the cauliflower.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, oregano, basil, rosemary and garlic until well combined; add additional lemon, herbs, or salt, to taste.
Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Cover the bowl. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
8 servings, each serving 333 calories.