Description
Insalata di Rinforzo Napoletana is a traditional Italian salad, often served during Christmas Eve. It features a mix of pickled and fresh vegetables, olives, and capers, offering a tangy and crunchy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g cauliflower, boiled and cut into florets
- 100g pickled yellow peppers, sliced
- 100g pickled red peppers, sliced
- 50g green olives, pitted
- 50g black olives, pitted
- 2 tbsp capers, rinsed
- 2 anchovy fillets, chopped (optional)
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the cauliflower florets until tender, then drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, pickled peppers, olives, capers, celery, carrot, and onion.
- If using anchovies, add them to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the anchovies.
- The salad tastes better the next day as flavors develop.
- Serve chilled as a side dish or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Italian salad, Christmas Eve, pickled vegetables, Neapolitan cuisine