Cauliflower Antipasto Salad Recipes

CAULIFLOWER AND TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cauliflower in a steaming basket over 1 inch of boiling water, cover and steam 1 minute. Lift the lid for 15 seconds, then cover again and steam for 5 to 8 minutes, until tender. Refresh with cold water, then drain on paper towels.
• In a large bowl, break up the tuna fish and add the cauliflower.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together the garlic, parsley, capers, lemon juice, vinegar, and olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the cauliflower and toss together. Marinate, stirring from time to time, for 30 minutes if possible before serving. Serve warm, cold, or at room temperature.

CALABRESE ANTIPASTO

Steps:

• Place all of the prepared and drained vegetables in separate bowls and reserve their juices.
• In a large saucepan, combine ketchup, Worcestershire, horseradish, tomato sauce, tarragon vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, lemon juice, and cayenne. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Season, to taste, with salt.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Blanch the cauliflower for about 2 minutes; it should still be crisp. With a skimmer, transfer the florets to a tray to cool quickly. Repeat with the carrots and then with the celery, cooking them just long enough to remove their raw taste; they will be cooked more later. Add the white wine vinegar to the water and blanch the mushrooms for 1 minute (the vinegar will keep the mushrooms white). Drain and spread the mushrooms on a tray to cool quickly.
• Add the cauliflower, carrots, celery, and mushrooms to the sauce. Add the juices from the canned and jarred vegetables. Add the pepperoncini, olives, pickles, onions, and artichoke hearts and toss well.
• In sterilized canning jars, place 1 teaspoon tarragon vinegar (this will guarantee freshness). Load the sauced vegetables into the jar, using a wide-mouthed funnel to avoid a mess.
• In one of the large pans that you have used, add olive oil, tuna, and anchovies and mix well. Top each jar with some of the tuna mixture. Cover and refrigerate, or allow to cool on the counter before serving. This will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

CAULIFLOWER ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until barely fork-tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove to a metal mixing bowl and refrigerate, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, for the dressing, stir mayonnaise, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, and garlic together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Add artichokes, tomatoes, olives, bell pepper, salami, and Asiago cheese to the cooled cauliflower. Toss with the dressing and place prosciutto rolls around the top.
• Refrigerate salad until ready to serve. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

ZESTY CAULIFLOWER ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• Place cauliflower, onion, and salad dressing in a large bowl. Stir to coat. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, banana peppers, mozzarella balls, and salami; stir to combine.

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.

ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients for the dressing into a one pint mason jar and shake to combine. Set aside.
• Preheat your grill to 350-375 degrees. Place the cauliflower florets into a disposable 9x13 pan and toss with 1/4 cup oil, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Place the pan on the grill and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. You are looking for the cauliflower to be tender but still have bite to it. Once the cauliflower is done remove from the grill and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
• While the cauliflower is cooking, combine the diced salami, pepperoni, and the next 4 ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine. Add in the cooled grilled cauliflower and ½ of the prepared dressing and toss to combine. Add the mozzarella and gently toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. When ready to serve, let the salad sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving and redress with additional vinaigrette.