Best 8 Marinated Cauliflower And Lemon Salad 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.

MARINATED LEMON-TARRAGON CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk lemon zest and juice, Dijon mustard, chopped tarragon, honey, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour in olive oil slowly, whisking until marinade emulsified; set aside.
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, and working in batches, blanch the cauliflower until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large resealable plastic bag. Add marinade to the bag, seal tightly, and massage the florets until all are covered with the marinade. Chill in the fridge for 4 hours. Overnight is even better.
• Remove cauliflower from the bag, place in a large bowl, and add apple, Cheddar cheese, cucumber, celery, and red onion, tossing gently to combine. Garnish with tarragon leaves and serve.

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER AND LEMON SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a kettle of water to a full, rolling boil. Place cauliflower and lemon slices in a medium-large, heat-proof, non-metallic bowl. Place bowl in sink and pour enough boiling water over to completely cover. Cover bowl tightly with a double layer of foil and let stand 10-12 minutes. Empty into a colander, drain well and transfer to a tupperware-type bowl (one that has a tight-fitting lid). Add tomatoes and olives. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper until well blended. Stir in parsley and oregano. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, gently shaking/inverting bowl occasionally. Partially drain accumulated juices/dressing and transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with chives and oregano leaves.

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER AND CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• In small saucepan, bring vinegar, oil & water just to a boil.
• Meanwhile, place cauliflower, bay leaf, garlic & lemon pepper in large heat-proof bowl.
• Add hot oil mixture to cauliflower mixture, then toss to combine.
• Cover & refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.
• Add carrot, onion, parsley & basil, then toss to coat.
• Cover & refrigerate another 2 hours.
• Before serving, discard bay leaf.

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 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 ROMANESCO AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the dressing in a non-reactive bowl by whisking the ingredients together. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.
• Lightly blanch the romanesco and cauliflower in a large pot of boiling water, only until the romanesco is brightly colored. Immediately plunge into cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well.
• Transfer the blanched vegetables, carrots (and chilies if using) to a salad bowl and pour the salad dressing over them. Cover.
• Best if salad is prepared several hours in advance to allow the vegetables to marinate.
• *Important*: stir in the cilantro leaves just before serving.

MARINATED BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake until sugar is dissolved. Pour over vegetables and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally.