CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH CAPERS, PARSLEY AND VINEGAR

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This tangy winter salad is likely to convert anyone who doubts just how good cauliflower can be. Make sure you steam the cauliflower until thoroughly tender so that it absorbs the dressing. The dish is lovely with a mix of colorful cauliflowers, but can look nice with the standard white variety.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 45m

Yield Serves 6 as a starter or side dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large or 2 small to medium cauliflowers, broken into florets; or about 6 cups mixed white, orange, green and purple cauliflower
1 to 2 garlic cloves (to taste), minced
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
2 to 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or Champagne vinegar (to taste)
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt
freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place the cauliflower in a steaming basket over one inch of boiling water; cover and steam one minute. Lift the lid for 15 seconds, then cover again and steam for six to eight minutes until tender. Refresh with cold water, then drain on paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the garlic, parsley, capers, vinegar and olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the cauliflower and toss together. Marinate, stirring from time to time, for 30 minutes if possible before serving. Serve warm, cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 134, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 115 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

Arsalan Malang
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Leanne Giddings
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I love the bright, tangy flavor of this salad.


Esha Choudhary
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted cauliflower.


Kawaii Crafts
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I didn't have any parsley, so I used cilantro instead. It was a great substitute.


Amrit Sima
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I'm allergic to capers, so I substituted chopped pickles. It was still delicious!


Adil Raza
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the capers and the parsley.


Abdul sattar Rind baloch
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I've served it as a side dish, a main course, and even a snack.


Saleembughio 26
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before a party, and it was even better the next day.


Abdushukur Alijonov
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Ryan Stelman
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This salad is a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a milder vinegar.


Brendah Wanjira
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I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is so flavorful, and the capers and parsley add a nice touch.


saxardid yonis
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I had some leftover from making roasted cauliflower soup, and this was the perfect way to use it up.


Temitope Balikis
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's so easy to make, and the ingredients are all things I usually have on hand. I also appreciate that it's a healthy dish that is still packed with flavor.


Rayan AlQadi
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This cauliflower salad is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. The capers add a briny, salty kick, while the parsley brings a fresh, herbaceous note. The vinegar dressing ties everything together, creating a tangy, flavorful dish that is pe