Best Broccoli And Cauliflower Salad With Capers In Shallot Lemon Vinaigrette Recipes

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad image

My family loves the "crunch" of this broccoli and cauliflower salad...and each crisp ingredient adds to that delight! The secret of this recipe is to make the dressing a day ahead to allow the flavors to blend.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 cup raisins
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
2/3 cup slivered toasted almonds

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, Parmesan cheese, vinegar, onion and raisins; refrigerate several hours or overnight. Just before serving, combine broccoli, cauliflower, water chestnuts, bacon and almonds in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 44g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 1043mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

WARM CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH CAPER VINAIGRETTE

Warm Cauliflower Salad with Caper Vinaigrette image

Slightly charred and still hot-out-of-the-oven cauliflower is the base for a simple but tangy and flavorful caper dressing. Paired with sweet dates, dried cranberries and crunchy almonds, it's the perfect warm salad that can be enjoyed on its own as a light and satisfying main dish for lunch, or an elegant side to your favorite dinnertime entrée.

Provided by Alejandra Ramos

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 cup pitted dates, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 cloves garlic, peeled
Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1 tablespoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
For the cauliflower salad: Remove the core and leaves from the cauliflower, then use your hands and a knife to break apart and coarsely chop the florets into about 2- to 3-inch pieces. Spread on a baking sheet and drizzle generously with the oil. Season with salt. Toss to coat, then roast until the cauliflower is tender and slightly crisp around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the caper vinaigrette: Combine the garlic, lemon zest and juice, oil, vinegar, parsley, capers, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
Transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl. Add the dates, almonds, cranberries and capers. Pour in about 1/3 cup of the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Taste and add additional dressing as desired (you won't need all of it). Sprinkle with the crushed red pepper flakes if desired and serve warm.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER W/ CAPERS AND LEMON DRESSING RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Broccoli and Cauliflower w/ Capers and Lemon Dressing Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by healthyfoodlife

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 head broccoli
1 head cauliflower
2 Tbsp capers
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 Lemon, juiced (2 tbsp)
1 tsp garlic, crushed (1 clove)
1 spring onion, sliced very thin
Pinch of Sea Salt
Dash of Pepper

Steps:

Put lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, finely chopped spring onion, salt and pepper in a small jar, shake well. Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into florets. Steam the vegetables for about 5 minutes. Rinse in cold water. (This stops the cooking process.) Drain well. Place vegetables in a large bowl; shake the jar of dressing again. Pour vinaigrette over top, toss, serve. Enjoy!