Best 6 Cauliflower Summer Salad Recipes

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Cauliflower summer salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light and healthy meal. Made with fresh cauliflower, colorful vegetables, and a tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue. You can easily customize it to suit your own tastes, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LOADED SUMMER CAULIFLOWER SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Loaded Summer Cauliflower Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cauliflower, olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, scallions, French's yellow mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt

Provided by Nathan Ng

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
olive oil
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
6 slices bacon, cooked
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon French's yellow mustard
⅔ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • In a bowl, toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until edges of the cauliflower start to brown and florets are tender. Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a large bowl.
  • Slice hard-boiled eggs in half, then slice each half into 4 pieces. Roughly chop the bacon slices. Add the eggs and bacon to the bowl, along with cheddar cheese and scallions.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk dressing ingredients together until smooth. Pour dressing over cauliflower and toss to coat everything well. Garnish with extra sliced scallions before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 59 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 4 grams

CAULIFLOWER SUMMER SALAD



Cauliflower Summer Salad image

A wonderful full flavor salad, great when the vegetables are in season. Great for picnics potluck or any family outing. The longer it sits the better the flavor is.

Provided by Tom Lambie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h45m

Yield 1 large bowl, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups salad dressing
1 package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2 lbs bacon, raw diced
1 head cauliflower
1 head broccoli
1 bag baby carrots

Steps:

  • Mix the salad dressing, ranch mix, cheese, onion and sugar together.
  • Brown the bacon until crispy, drain and add to salad dressing mix and set aside.
  • Clean the vegetables into bite size pieces, drain well.
  • Slice the carrots and mix with the other vegetables.
  • Mix the vegetables and dressing mix together and chill.
  • Chill 2 hours before serving.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cauliflower, large carrots, ground cumin, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil, medium red onion, fresh italian parsley, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, water, olive oil, kosher salt, pepper

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
3 large carrots, cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh italian parsley, roughly chopped
¼ cup tahini
1 clove garlic, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup water
¼ cup olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, carrots, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper and olive oil. Toss until well-coated.
  • Spread the vegetables on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, until the carrots are tender.
  • Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and water. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the onion and parsley. Add the roasted cauliflower and carrots, and toss well.
  • Drizzle the salad with the dressing, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 5 grams

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Marinated Cauliflower Salad image

I often serve this as an appetizer alongside a meat and cheese tray. But it can also be a side dish. -Stephanie Hase, Lyons, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons water
5 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 bay leaf
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 small red onion, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried basil

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WARM CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Warm Cauliflower Salad image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 2-pound head of cauliflower or 1 pound ready-cut florettes
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Cilantro (enough for 1 tablespoon chopped)
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Break cauliflower into bite-size florettes and steam 7 to 10 minutes.
  • In bowl large enough to hold florettes, whisk together vinegar, oil, turmeric and coriander.
  • Wash, dry and chop cilantro to make 1 tablespoon.
  • When cauliflower is cooked, drain and stir into bowl, coating throughly with dressing. Sprinkle with cilantro and season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 152, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 142 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHILLED CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Chilled Cauliflower Salad image

This recipe really has a zing to it!

Provided by Laura Poincot

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup frozen peas
1 head cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup sweet pickle relish
¼ cup banana pepper juice
¼ cup chopped roasted sweet peppers
¼ cup sliced green olives
1 tablespoon chopped banana peppers
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Soak frozen peas in a pot of hot water until heated through.
  • Combine cauliflower, mayonnaise, vinegar, relish, banana pepper juice, sweet peppers, olives, banana peppers, black pepper, dill, and peas in a bowl. Refrigerate to meld flavors, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 617.1 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: For the best flavor and texture, choose a head of cauliflower that is firm and heavy, with tightly packed florets.
  • Cut the cauliflower into uniform florets: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Blanch the cauliflower: Blanching helps to tenderize the cauliflower and remove any bitterness.
  • Use fresh, seasonal ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the salad will taste.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A light dressing is all you need to enhance the flavors of the vegetables.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best enjoyed fresh.

Conclusion:

This cauliflower summer salad is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy this healthy vegetable. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish at your next barbecue. With its bright flavors and crunchy texture, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious summer salad, give this cauliflower salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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