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Insalata Di Rinforzo

10 MINPrep Time
10 MINCook Time
10Servings
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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This bright, colorful, zingy salad is a super traditional Italian Christmas dish in Naples. "Rinforzo" translates to "reinforcement," because it was customary to keep "reinforcing" the salad with more antipasti and cauliflower as it got eaten!

It's one of those salads that gets more delicious as time goes on, so if you're planning on eating it, assemble it at least a day ahead. All of the veggies and antipasti continue to marinade, making it even more flavorful.

This is traditionally a dish eaten on Christmas Eve, and I think it's perfect for the occasion. It's so bright and full of briney flavor, so it goes really well with a rich seafood dinner.

Insalata di Rinforzo
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Insalata Di Rinforzo

Category

Appetizer Salad Side Dish

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Calories

451

Author:

Giada De Laurentiis

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Ingredients

  • 1 2-pound head cauliflower
  • 3 16-ounces each jars giardiniera, drained
  • 1 15-ounce can baby corn, drained and rinsed
  • 1 12-ounce jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
  • 1 7.5-ounce jar baby pearl onions, drained
  • 1 7-ounce jar green olives, drained
  • 1 6-ounce jar pitted kalamata olives, drained
  • 1 4-ounce jar capers, drained
  • 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pour enough water (about 2 cups) into a large wide pot to come 1-inch up the sides. Cover and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the whole head of cauliflower to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to medium. Cover and steam until a skewer inserts easily into the core of the cauliflower, about 8 minutes. Transfer the cauliflower to the center of a 16 to 20-inch-diameter platter. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. Arrange the giardiniera, corn, and roasted bell peppers in piles around the cauliflower. Sprinkle the onions and olives over the vegetables. Sprinkle the capers over.
  3. Whisk the oil, vinegar, and black pepper in a medium bowl to blend. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the vegetables, and serve. The salad can be prepared ahead. Cover the salad and refrigerate it overnight. Bring the salad to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition

per serving
Calories
451
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
52 grams
Protein
8 grams
Fat
40 grams
Saturated Fat
4 grams
Sodium
3104 milligrams
Fiber
7 grams
Sugar
5 grams
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