Cauliflower Beets And Watercress With Orange Ginger Dressing Recipes

CARROT, CAULIFLOWER AND BEET SALAD WITH ORANGE-ANISE DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend first 4 ingredients in blender until aniseed is finely chopped, abut 1 minutes. Strain dressing into medium bowl, pressing hard on seeds in strainer; discard seeds. Whisk in orange peel and honey. Season with salt and pepper.
• Steam cauliflower until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. transfer to medium bowl. Steam carrots until tender but still bright in color, about 8 minutes. Transfer to another bowl. Steam beets until tender, adding more water to pot if needed, about 15 minutes. Transfer to another bowl. Cool all vegetables completely.
• Mix 1/2 cup dressing into cauliflower. Mix 1/4 cup dressing into beets. (Dressing and marinated vegetables can be made ahead. Cover separately and chill up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
• Rinse and dry beet greens. Arrange on platter as base for salad. Drain dressing from vegetables. Overlap carrots around edge of platter. Arrange cauliflower in ring within carrots. Mound beets in center. Drizzle with some of remaining dressing. Serve salad with pita breads and any remaining dressing.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH WATERCRESS, WALNUTS AND GRUYèRE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, toss together the cauliflower, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and dark golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar with the remaining salt and pepper, and then whisk in the remaining oil.
• In a salad bowl, toss the watercress, cheese, nuts and warm cauliflower. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until well combined.

CAULIFLOWER, BEETS AND WATERCRESS WITH ORANGE GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place beets in a small casserole and roast until very tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Let cool, then peel off skin, trim ends and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in a large serving bowl.
• When beets are almost finished cooking, put some water in a large steamer and bring to a boil. Add cauliflower and steam until tender but still slightly crisp. Add cauliflower to beets in serving bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, vinegar, ginger, mustard and a large pinch of salt. Add olive oil a few drops at a time, whisking vigorously to emulsify. Season to taste with salt.
• Pour dressing over cauliflower and beets. Toss well to coat. Just before serving, add watercress and toss until evenly dispersed.