Best 9 Mixed Cauliflower Salad Recipes

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Mixed cauliflower salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, appetizer, or even a main course. With its vibrant colors and variety of flavors, this salad is sure to impress your taste buds. Mixed cauliflower salad is made with raw or roasted cauliflower florets tossed with a flavorful dressing, and often includes other vegetables, herbs, and spices. The variations are endless, making it a great way to use up leftover vegetables or create a unique salad for your next gathering. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for mixed cauliflower salad, providing you with inspiration and guidance to create a delicious and satisfying dish.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MEDITERRANEAN CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad image

Simple and bright cauliflower salad, prepared Mediterranean-style with chopped veggies, garlic, and a zippy dressing of fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. This is a great way to gluten free tabouli!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head raw cauliflower (cut into florets)
1 whole bunch parsley (stems partially removed)
3 to 4 Roma tomatoes (very small diced or chopped)
1 English cucumber (hot house cucumber, chopped)
1/2 red onion (finely chopped)
1 to 2 garlic cloves (minced)
Kosher salt and pepper
Juice of 2 lemons
Extra virgin olive oil

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.1 kcal, Sugar 2.9 g, Sodium 23.9 mg, Fat 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MAKE AHEAD CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Make Ahead Cauliflower Salad image

My mom's famous make-ahead cauliflower salad for picnics and barbeques.

Provided by Iwnbb

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time P1DT35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bacon
1 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
1 head cauliflower, florets finely chopped
1 large red onion, shaved thin
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons white sugar
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 dash ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Chop into small pieces.
  • Layer iceberg lettuce, cauliflower, red onion, bacon, mayonnaise, sugar, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl, in that order. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Place a heavy pan on top of the salad to press it down.
  • Refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours, checking occasionally that salad is still pressed down.
  • Toss salad; season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 33.9 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 666.5 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

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

CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Cauliflower Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium-size cauliflower, about 1 1/2 pounds
1/4 cup milk
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon drained capers
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Cut the cauliflower into florets. Place them in a saucepan and add cold water to cover. Add the milk and salt and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until tender but not mushy. Drain well and let cool.
  • Place the oil and vinegar in a salad bowl, add salt and pepper, and blend well with a whisk.
  • Add cauliflower, capers, parsley, more pepper to taste, toss well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 89, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 466 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

CAULIFLOWER "POTATO" SALAD



Cauliflower

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets (6 to 8 cups)
A heaping 1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped dill pickles
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 shallot, diced

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets to the boiling water and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well and cool to room temperature.
  • Add the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Then add the cooled cauliflower, pickles, dill, eggs, celery and shallot. Mix until thoroughly combined. Serve at room temperature or cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



White Bean Salad With Roasted Cauliflower image

This is the kind of substantial salad that's nice to have on hand, no matter the occasion. If you have time, it's best made with large dried white beans, such as cannellini, simmered at home. (It's great to have a pot of cooked beans in the fridge all summer long, for deploying in salads and soups.) But using canned beans is absolutely OK. The recipe calls for roasting the cauliflower, but it could also be cooked on a grill to impart some pleasant smokiness.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 small head cauliflower, cut into ½-inch slices
Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper
4 cups cooked white beans or 2 (15-ounce) cans, drained
1 cup thinly sliced celery heart (the tender inner stalks and leaves)
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
3 tablespoons slivered scallions
1 large shallot, diced small
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel (optional)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste
Salt and black pepper

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.

MIXED CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Mixed Cauliflower Salad image

Make and share this Mixed Cauliflower Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nyteglori

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head cauliflower, cooked
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red apple, thinly sliced
2 carrots, julienned and cooked
12 green beans, cooked and halved
4 artichoke bottoms, sliced
2 small onions, cooked and sliced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup French dressing
salt and pepper
lemon juice (optional)
spinach leaves
4 eggs, hard-boiled and quartered

Steps:

  • Mix vegetables with apple and sprinkle with parsley.
  • Toss with dressing and season as desired.
  • Serve on a bed of spinach and top with eggs.

MOM'S CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Mom's Cauliflower Salad image

A great salad that uses uncooked vegetables. It is crisp and tasty. The green olives and bacon give it a great taste.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower
1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 cup diced cheddar cheese
1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive, sliced
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Break cauliflower into bite-size flowerettes.
  • Wash and drain thoroughly.
  • Toss with remaining ingredients.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest cauliflower possible. A head of cauliflower that is bright white and has tightly packed florets will yield the best results.
  • Cut the cauliflower into small florets. This will help them cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the dressing.
  • Blanch the cauliflower before adding it to the salad. This will help to tenderize the florets and prevent them from becoming tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. This will add color, flavor, and texture to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. A vinaigrette, a creamy dressing, or a yogurt-based dressing can all be delicious options.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. Both options are delicious.

Conclusion:

Mixed cauliflower salad is a healthy, delicious, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, a main course, or a snack. With its variety of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give mixed cauliflower salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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