By | March 8, 2013
Photos by: left to right: Abingdon Farmer’s Market, Fort Greene CSA, quinn.anya
Escarole, cauliflower, almonds, and gruyere…Go! Okay so maybe I watch Chopped a little too often, but I can’t help how much it inspires me to get creative and think outside the box. Whenever I look into the fridge and see miss-matched remnants I take it as a challenge to create something delicious!
Photo: lynn.gardner
Cauliflower is a great vegetable to eat during this time of year as it is still in season, and is a filling component when added to a salad. Because it tends to be a bit bland when raw, I decided it best to par-boil it to enhance the flavor and mouth feel. The acidity of the dressing goes well with the nuttiness of the almonds and creaminess of the cauliflower. Lastly, using a sturdy lettuce like escarole, radicchio, or kale is optimal in a warm salad as it holds up to the heat of the cauliflower without becoming soggy.
Photo: esimpraim
Friday Try-day: Warm Cauliflower Salad Recipe
| Servings: | 1 |
| Calories: | 150 per serving |
| Prep Time: | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 minutes |
| Total Time: | 20 minutes |
Ingredients
- 1/2 head of cauliflower , cut into florets
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups escarole, radicchio, or kale, washed and chopped
- ½ cup almonds, sliced
- 1 tsp Dijon
- 2 tsp yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup grated gruyere
- salt , to taste
- pepper , to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Directions
1. Bring a small pot of salted water to boil. Add cauliflower and par-boil for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, add all vinaigrette ingredients, except the olive oil, into a boil, and whisk. Then in a thin, steady stream add olive oil while whisking until olive oil fully incorporates and dressing thickens.
3. When cauliflower is done, using a slotted spoon, remove from bowling water and run under cool water for a few seconds. Then add to the bowl of dressing and toss.
4. Add almonds, and lettuce, and give another toss.
5. Plate, give it a crack or two of fresh pepper, and enjoy!
