Cauliflower Olive Chopped Salad Recipes

CAULIFLOWER-OLIVE CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Place cauliflower florets in a large colander, and pour a pan-ful of boiling water over them. Immediately rinse them with cold water and place on a towel to dry. Add them to a large bowl.
• Combine the rest of the salad ingredients with the cauliflower, EXCEPT for the blue cheese.
• Prepare the dressing, mixing ingredients well.
• Pour dressing over salad. Mix gently and cover with plastic wrap and foil. Leave in frig to meld flavors for at least 4 hours
• Just before serving, add blue cheese to salad and taste for seasoning.
• Serve with a large slotted spoon.
• Cooking time is chilling time.

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 OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, green pepper, olives, red pepper and onion if desired. , In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, vinegar, sugar and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Pour over vegetables and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

CAULIFLOWER & GREEN OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Toss cauliflower in olive oil, then add vinegar and toss again.
• Add remaining ingredients and toss.
• Refrigerate overnight for best flavor.

CAULIFLOWER OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Thin dip with olive oil. (could also use some of the juice from the olives).
• Toss dip with cauliflower and olives.
• Chill and serve.
• Note: French Onion Dip - 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream stirred together with 1 package of your favorite French onion dip mix. Use 1 cup in this recipe.

CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Break the cauliflower into florets, discarding the central stem. Slice them thinly and put them in a bowl. Toss with the olives, sun-dried tomatoes, tarragon, garlic and lemon zest. Squeeze over lemon juice to taste. Drizzle in some olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the quantities to suit your tastes.

RAW CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine cauliflower, olives, bell pepper, pimento peppers, onion, and celery in a large bowl.
• Combine oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, sugar, and black pepper in a small jar with a lid. Close jar and shake until dressing is combined. Pour over vegetables. Marinate cauliflower salad in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.