Cauliflower Delight: Zesty Olive and Basil Salad

Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Overview:

• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 10
• Calories per Serving: 156.2 kcal
• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1 review)

Description:

“Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” – Pudd’nhead Wilson’s Calendar (1894) Mark Twain 😊

Love this simple salad. A great take along side-dish for picnics and potlucks as it has an oil and vinegar base.

Ingredients:

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 156.2 kcal
• Total Fat: 15.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 261.6mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 4.2g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.6g
  • Sugar: 1.6g
• Protein: 1.3g

Instructions:

1. Trim the Cauliflower: Begin by trimming the cauliflower and separating it into florets.

2. Poach the Cauliflower: In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the cauliflower florets. Poach them for about 5 minutes until they are tender.

3. Cool Quickly: Immediately after boiling, plunge the cauliflower into cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain thoroughly.

4. Prepare the Salad: Place the cauliflower in a large bowl. Add the sliced red onion, black olives, green olives, and gherkins.

5. Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Blend the dressing well.

6. Coat the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Sprinkle the basil on top. Toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.

7. Chill: Cover the salad and chill it in the refrigerator for several hours, allowing the flavors to meld together. Toss occasionally to ensure even distribution of the dressing.

8. Serve: Once chilled, serve the cauliflower salad either chilled or at room temperature as desired.

Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful cauliflower salad as a perfect accompaniment to any meal or as a standalone dish for picnics and potlucks! 🥗