Mildly Marinated Cauliflower Recipes

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring vinegar, oil and water just to a boil., Meanwhile, place next 5 ingredients in a large heatproof bowl. Add hot oil mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. , Add carrot, onion, parsley and basil; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours longer. Discard bay leaf. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SPICY MARINATED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine cauliflower, bell pepper, carrot, onion, celery, olives, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Whisk vinegar, olive oil, garlic, dill, and crushed pepper flakes together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour dressing over the cauliflower mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place cauliflower in a large bowl and cover with Italian dressing. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Drain cauliflower and stir in mayonnaise, bacon bits and cheese.

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces and put them into a bowl with a lid that seals tightly.
• Pour in enough red wine vinaigrette to mostly cover the cauliflower.
• Seal the bowl shut, and put it in the refrigerator.
• Every 12 hours, turn the bowl upside down.
• After about 48 hours, the cauliflower will be ready to eat.

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Working in batches, blanch cauliflower until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; transfer to a bowl.
• Whisk together vinegar, onion, and mustard in a small bowl. Pour in oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle vinaigrette over warm cauliflower, and add capers and parsley. Stir to combine.
• Cover, and refrigerate overnight or up to 1 day. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

SPICY PICKLED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Combine water, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and turmeric in a saucepan. Simmer over low heat until sugar and salt have dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Place cauliflower florets in a bowl, toss with kosher salt, and set aside for about 30 minutes.
• Rinse cauliflower and evenly distribute cauliflower florets, chile peppers, garlic cloves, and black peppercorns among 3 pint-sized jars, pressing down so it's tightly packed. Pour brine into the jars, covering the cauliflower.
• Place the lids on the jars, move them to the refrigerator, and marinate for 2 to 3 days before serving. Flavor will be at its peak in about 1 week.

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Break cauliflower into pieces then steam until just tender.
• Combine the remaining ingredients and toss with the warm cauliflower.
• Let stand for 24 hours.