Cauliflower Caesar Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cauliflower florets in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade. Pulse a few times until the cauliflower turns rice-like in texture.
• Transfer the finely chopped cauliflower into a larger bowl. Add the parsley, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. Give the salad a quick toss to combine.
• Now, add the minced garlic and season with salt and pepper. Finish with fresh lemon juice and a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (about 2 tbsp). Give the salad one more good toss to combine.
• For best results, set the cauliflower salad aside for a few minutes before serving to allow the cauliflower to soften and absorb some of the dressing. You can also cover and chill for later. Enjoy!

CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Place cauliflower in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until just fork tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
• In a large bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Add the cauliflower, eggs, onion, peas, dill pickles, and bacon to the dressing and stir until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours. The longer the cauliflower salad chills, the better the flavor.

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.

CAULIFLOWER CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Cut 2 heads cauliflower into large florets; toss with olive oil and salt. Roast on 2 baking sheets at 425 degrees F until browned and tender, 35 to 40 minutes; let cool. Whisk 1/3 cup each plain yogurt and olive oil, 1/2 cup grated parmesan, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and the juice of 1 lemon in a large bowl. Add the cauliflower, 1 cup each croutons and fresh parsley and 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper and toss.

YOTAM OTTOLENGHI'S CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 220°C/425°F (200°C fan).
• Toss cauliflower with oil, salt and pepper. Spread on tray, roast 20 minutes, turn, then roast for a further 5 to 10 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the cauliflower is cooked through. Don't let it get overcooked, sad and soggy!
• Transfer to bowl and let cool for 20 minutes.
• Turn oven down to 160°C/320°F (140°C fan). Spread hazelnuts on tray then roast for 5 minutes until they smell amazing.
• Cool slightly, then roughly chop (most skin will naturally fall off).
• Place hazelnuts, parsley and celery into the bowl. Sprinkle over cinnamon, allspice, salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil, maply syrup and vinegar. Toss gently with hands or rubber spatula.
• Plate up: Taste, add more salt or pepper if needed. Transfer to serving bowl. Scatter over pomegranates. Serve at room temperature.