Spinach Salad With Parmesan Broccoli And Cauliflower Food

CAULIFLOWER SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a large salad bowl, combine cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms and bacon. Add dressing and toss to coat; serve immediately.

PARMESAN-ROASTED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Cut the broccoli florets from the thick stalks, leaving an inch or two of stalk attached to the florets, discarding the rest of the stalks. Cut the larger pieces through the base of the head with a small knife, pulling the florets apart. You should have about 8 cups of florets. Place the broccoli florets on a sheet pan large enough to hold them in a single layer. Toss the garlic on the broccoli and drizzle with 5 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until crisp-tender and the tips of some of the florets are browned.
• Remove the broccoli from the oven and immediately toss with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon zest, lemon juice, pine nuts, Parmesan, and basil. Serve hot.

PARMESAN BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Place the broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl. Toss with the beaten eggs to coat evenly. Place the Parmesan in a large tray or baking dish and dredge the vegetables in the cheese, pressing to coat evenly.
• Pour olive oil in a large heavy skillet until the olive oil is 1/4-inch deep, about 1/2 cup depending on the size of your skillet. Warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully add the Parmesan-coated vegetables. Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches, if necessary. Let the vegetables cook until a crust forms, about 3 minutes per side. Turn the vegetables only when they easily release from the bottom of the pan. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
• Place the spinach in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the spinach with the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Add the Parmesan coated vegetables. Toss and serve.

MAKE AHEAD CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Chop into small pieces.
• Layer iceberg lettuce, cauliflower, red onion, bacon, mayonnaise, sugar, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl, in that order. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Place a heavy pan on top of the salad to press it down.
• Refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours, checking occasionally that salad is still pressed down.
• Toss salad; season with black pepper.

PARMESAN BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Place the broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl.
• Toss with the beaten eggs to coat evenly.
• Place the Parmesan & crushed red pepper flakes, in a large tray or baking dish and dredge the vegetables in the cheese, pressing to coat evenly.
• Pour olive oil in a large heavy skillet until the olive oil is 1/4-inch deep, about 1/2 cup depending on the size of your skillet.
• Warm the olive oil over medium-high heat.
• When the oil is hot, carefully add the Parmesan-coated vegetables.
• Do not overcrowd the pan.
• Cook in batches, if necessary.
• Let the vegetables cook until a crust forms, about 3 minutes per side.
• Turn the vegetables only when they easily release from the bottom of the pan.
• Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
• Place the spinach in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Drizzle the spinach with the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
• Add the Parmesan coated vegetables.
• Toss and serve.

SPINACH AND ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Combine cauliflower, 11/2 tbs. olive oil 1/4 tsp salt and pepperin a shallow roasting pan, tossing to coat well.
• Roast uncovered 30-35 minutes, stirring twice.
• Remove and allow to cool.
• Meanwhile combine vinegar, mustard, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl.
• Whisk in remaining 3 tbs of olive oil until well combined.
• In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, onion and spinach.
• Add vinegar mixture and toss gently.
• Top with parmesan.

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH LEMON AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Place the lemon juice in a small bowl; whisking constantly, slowly add the oil in a steady stream, whisking until the vinaigrette is creamy; set aside.
• Rub the inside of a large bowl with the cut sides of the garlic halves; add the spinach; drizzle with the reserved lemon vinaigrette; toss gently to coat.
• Divide the salad among 4 plates.
• Shave the cheese in wide sheets over each salad with a vegetable peeler.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.