Cauliflower Green Olive Salad Food

CAULIFLOWER OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, green pepper, olives, red pepper and onion if desired. , In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, vinegar, sugar and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Pour over vegetables and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

COLD CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH GREEN OLIVES AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Set out a bowl of ice water. Cook the cauliflower in a large pot of well salted water until tender, about 4-5 minutes, then plunge into the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and blot the cauliflower well with a cloth until dry.
• In a large serving bowl, mix together the cauliflower, scallions, celery, olives, capers, and parsley.
• Whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the cauliflower and toss to combine. Serve cold or at room temperature.

CAULIFLOWER SALAD BOWL

Steps:

• Combine cauliflower, olives, green bell pepper, onion, and pimento peppers together in a bowl.
• Whisk canola oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth; pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, 4 hours to overnight.

CAULIFLOWER OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Thin dip with olive oil. (could also use some of the juice from the olives).
• Toss dip with cauliflower and olives.
• Chill and serve.
• Note: French Onion Dip - 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream stirred together with 1 package of your favorite French onion dip mix. Use 1 cup in this recipe.

CAULIFLOWER & GREEN OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Toss cauliflower in olive oil, then add vinegar and toss again.
• Add remaining ingredients and toss.
• Refrigerate overnight for best flavor.

CAULIFLOWER OLIVE ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine dressing ingredients; set aside.
• Cut and drain all vegetables. Place in a large bowl and add dressing; toss to coat.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH FETA, ALMONDS AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with the olive oil. Season well with the salt, pepper and red-pepper flakes, if using, and toss again. Spread the mixture evenly onto a large sheet pan and roast until crisp and golden, about 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through to ensure even browning.
• Meanwhile, toast the almonds in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to ensure they don't burn, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Once the cauliflower is roasted, toss it in a large bowl with the feta cheese, olives, half the almonds and 1 tablespoon parsley until combined. Top with remaining almonds and parsley, and lemon. Season with flaky salt, if desired.

CAULIFLOWER AND OLIVES (GREECE)

Steps:

• Trim leaves from cauliflower & remove the core, then cut into medium, even-sized pieces.
• In a large skillet heat oil & saute cauliflower 1-2 minutes, then remove cauliflower.
• To the skillet add onion & cook to soften.
• Add water & lemon juice to skillet, then bring to boil.
• Return cauliflower to skillet & cook until tender.
• Remove cauliflower to serving dish, then add tomato paste to liquid in the skillet, boiling to reduce.
• Pit olives, then chop them roughly & add to the skillet.
• Pour heated sauce over cauliflower & sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

SALAD WITH CAULIFLOWER AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Cut off the stem of the cauliflower, and break and cut the head into small florets. Steam over boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the cauliflower with red-pepper flakes while it steams.
• Mince the garlic. Wash and drain the capers. Pit the olives, and coarsely chop them.
• When the cauliflower is firm but tender, drain and place in a bowl. Pour the wine over it, and add the garlic, capers, olives, oil and vinegar. Cover and allow to marinate until serving time.

MARINATED VEGETABLE AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans, and cook until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water until the green beans are cool. Place into a bowl along with the broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, tomatoes, and olives; set aside.
• Whisk together the vinegar, salt, pepper, monosodium glutamate, garlic salt, and dill in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk to create a dressing. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH OLIVES AND CAPERS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook cauliflower until just tender, about 4 minutes. In a colander drain cauliflower and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain cauliflower well and in a large bowl toss with olives, celery, peperoncini, capers, and caper berries.
• Make vinaigrette:
• In a blender blend vinaigrette ingredients until combined well.
• Add vinaigrette to salad, tossing well, and season with salt and pepper. Salad will improve in flavor if kept, covered and chilled, at least 1 day and up to 3. Bring salad to room temperature before serving.