Moms Cauliflower Salad Food

PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER BITES - JUST 5 INGREDIENTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees °F.
• Toss cauliflower florets with melted butter in a large bowl. Check for pieces that are not coated with butter and toss again or use a silicone pastry brush to fill in those spots.
• Combine Parmesan cheese, paprika and pepper and sprinkle over the butter-coated cauliflower florets that are still in the large bowl.
• Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Gently toss to coat.
• Arrange cauliflower in a single layer on baking sheet sprayed to prevent sticking.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until edges begin to crisp.
• Enjoy hot from the oven!

MOM'S WALDORF SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, chives, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Combine the walnuts, celery and apples in a separate large bowl. Pour three-quarters of the dressing over the celery-apple mixture and toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes at room temperature, then toss again. Adjust the seasoning as desired. Add the remaining dressing and toss again. Serve at room temperature.

MOM'S SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber and onions in a large bowl.
• Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, sour cream, oregano and garlic in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve with more freshly cracked black pepper over the top.

CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the cauliflower in half and use a knife to remove all the florets. Cut some of the larger florets into smaller pieces so they'll fit in your food processor.
• Place cauliflower florets in the food processor and pulse back and forth until you have a fine, gravel-like consisitency. You may have to work in batches.
• Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl and add in tomatoes, scallions, cucumber, parsely, mint, garbanzo beans and olives.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Break the cauliflower up into florets, then steam it for 10-20 minutes- how firm you prefer the cauliflower is up to you (after having made this the first time, I've decided to leave it firmer for next time; the taste of very soft cauliflower in the salad is wonderful, but the texture was a little mushy).
• Mix together all ingredients except the cauliflower.
• When cauliflower is done, while still warm fold it into the mayo mixture- it makes it taste better to combine while warm.
• Put into serving container and garnish.
• Refrigerate for at least three hours before serving- the longer the better- the flavor is even better then next day!
• Notes from Julie: I use the dried minced onion because I like the texture, and omit the celery; some people might prefer sweet pickles and/or Miracle Whip, but eew, not me.
• Also, if you haven't had the chance to try Vegenaise, do so (even if you're not vegetarian); it tastes just like Best Foods and at a fraction of the calories and fat (20% lower in fat), and because it contains no dairy or egg product you don't have to worry about it going bad while sitting out at a picnic or potluck.

CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix vegetables and olives, not celery leaves.
• In a covered blender, at high speed, blend celery leaves and remaining ingredients, until celery leaves are just tiny,little flecks.
• Pour over vegetables,toss to mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• Do early in the day or the night before, to allow flavors to properly meld.

MOM'S BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Chop cauliflower, broccoli and red onion. Toss them together in a large bowl.
• In another bowl whisk the Miracle Whip, sugar and red wine vinegar until smooth.
• Toss dressing with the cauliflower, broccoli and red onion. Fold the rest of ingredients in and stir together.
• For best results refrigerate overnight.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Toss together the cauliflower florets, olive oil, salt and pepper and divide between 2 baking sheets. Roast until the cauliflower is deep golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool.
• Meanwhile, in a dry saute pan over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until lightly toasted, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the baking sheets with the cauliflower.
• Next, place the pesto and champagne vinegar in a small mason jar. Screw on the lid and shake until well combined.
• Place the baby greens onto a large platter, top with the cooled cauliflower and pine nuts and then scatter the olives and parsley over the top. Just before serving, drizzle over the dressing and toss.

CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Break the cauliflower into florets, discarding the central stem. Slice them thinly and put them in a bowl. Toss with the olives, sun-dried tomatoes, tarragon, garlic and lemon zest. Squeeze over lemon juice to taste. Drizzle in some olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the quantities to suit your tastes.

GRILLED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high.
• For the creamy goat cheese dressing: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the goat cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, lemon zest and juice, honey, vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk together well to break up the goat cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes prior to serving.
• For the salad: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers, onion, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Char the vegetables on the grill on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes, removing the vegetables to a baking tray as done. Let cool. Cut the vegetables into a 1/2-inch dice.
• In a large mixing bowl, combined the charred vegetables and celery root. Pour the creamy goat cheese dressing over the top and mix together well. Put the arugula on a platter and top with the salad. Garnish with the crumbled goat cheese. Serve immediately.

MOM'S PURPLE CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Fry, drain and crumble the bacon.
• Get out the biggest bowl you have in the house.
• Chop or shred the cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and onion. Mix in the veggies (incl peas) and the bacon. Set salad aside.
• Mix the dressing by combining the mayo, cheese, sugar, S&P.
• Toss the salad with the dressing the night before your event. Shake up the salad once or twice to make sure the dressing mixes.

MOM'S CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Break cauliflower into bite-size flowerettes.
• Wash and drain thoroughly.
• Toss with remaining ingredients.