Cauliflower Olive Salad Recipes

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 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.

CAULIFLOWER SALAD BOWL

Steps:

• Combine cauliflower, olives, green bell pepper, onion, and pimento peppers together in a bowl.
• Whisk canola oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth; pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, 4 hours to overnight.

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.

SALAD WITH CAULIFLOWER AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Cut off the stem of the cauliflower, and break and cut the head into small florets. Steam over boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the cauliflower with red-pepper flakes while it steams.
• Mince the garlic. Wash and drain the capers. Pit the olives, and coarsely chop them.
• When the cauliflower is firm but tender, drain and place in a bowl. Pour the wine over it, and add the garlic, capers, olives, oil and vinegar. Cover and allow to marinate until serving time.

CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH OLIVES AND CAPERS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook cauliflower until just tender, about 4 minutes. In a colander drain cauliflower and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain cauliflower well and in a large bowl toss with olives, celery, peperoncini, capers, and caper berries.
• Make vinaigrette:
• In a blender blend vinaigrette ingredients until combined well.
• Add vinaigrette to salad, tossing well, and season with salt and pepper. Salad will improve in flavor if kept, covered and chilled, at least 1 day and up to 3. Bring salad to room temperature before serving.

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.

CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• In a small pot combine currants, vinegar, and a pinch of sugar. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. Cool to room temperature and whisk in oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, steam cauliflower until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, onion, celery, parsley, and currant mixture. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER, OLIVE, AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing generously with salt and pepper. Combine cauliflower, olives, and celery in large bowl. Add 3/4 cup dressing; toss to coat. Cover salad and remaining dressing separately; chill overnight.
• Mix green onions and parsley into salad. Arrange arugula on platter; drizzle with remaining dressing. Top arugula with cauliflower mixture. Sprinkle with pepper.

WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Put cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast on the top rack until nicely browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Make the dressing: Put shallot in a small bowl with mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, vinegar and ground fennel, if using. Stir well to combine, then whisk in olive oil. Season to taste.
• Make the salad: Put beans in a low salad bowl. Add celery and cauliflower, pour the dressing over and toss well, taking care not to crush beans. Let salad rest for 30 minutes or so to meld flavors. Taste and adjust for salt, acid and oil. Add parsley and scallions, toss once more, then serve at room temperature.