Best Cauliflower And Arugula Salad Recipes

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MARINATED CAULIFLOWER, OLIVE, AND ARUGULA SALAD



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Some of the ingredients need to marinate overnight in the Dijon-red wine vinaigrette, so plan accordingly.

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup canola oil
1 large head of cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets (about 6 cups)
2 cups Kalamata olives, pitted, halved
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
16 cups arugula (about 10 ounces)

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing generously with salt and pepper. Combine cauliflower, olives, and celery in large bowl. Add 3/4 cup dressing; toss to coat. Cover salad and remaining dressing separately; chill overnight.
  • Mix green onions and parsley into salad. Arrange arugula on platter; drizzle with remaining dressing. Top arugula with cauliflower mixture. Sprinkle with pepper.

CAULIFLOWER AND ARUGULA SALAD



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

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 37m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1 cauliflower, trimmed, cut into small pieces and blanched
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons good quality red wine vinegar
4 cups arugula
1 shallot, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • In a skillet on medium-high heat, saute the bacon for 5 minutes, stirring often, until brown and crispy. Drain the bacon on paper towel and set aside.
  • Remove the excess bacon fat from the pan. Add the blanched cauliflower and butter and cook stirring often, to coat them with the butter for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Add the honey and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Let the cauliflower brown, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl mix the arugula, shallots, remaining red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Season the salad with salt, and pepper, to taste.
  • When ready to serve, mix the arugula salad with the cauliflower and garnish with pine nuts.

CAULIFLOWER AND ARUGULA SALAD



Cauliflower and Arugula Salad image

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Time 37m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1 cauliflower, trimmed, cut into small pieces and blanched
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons good quality red wine vinegar
4 cups arugula
1 shallot, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • In a skillet on medium-high heat, saute the bacon for 5 minutes, stirring often, until brown and crispy. Drain the bacon on paper towel and set aside.
  • Remove the excess bacon fat from the pan. Add the blanched cauliflower and butter and cook stirring often, to coat them with the butter for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Add the honey and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Let the cauliflower brown, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl mix the arugula, shallots, remaining red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Season the salad with salt, and pepper, to taste.
  • When ready to serve, mix the arugula salad with the cauliflower and garnish with pine nuts.

CAULIFLOWER AND ARUGULA HONEY SESAME SALAD



Cauliflower and Arugula Honey Sesame Salad image

I just love cauliflower and arugula, but never knew how to put them together. I had several attempts and finally came up with this salad. It's a fusion of citrusy and sweet that explodes in your mouth. This is a perfect appetizer if you are serving roasted chicken or seafood.

Provided by jassimk

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ½ cups cauliflower florets
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup sweet corn
¼ cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup olive oil
½ cup lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 cups arugula, coarsely chopped
1 cup green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan filled with water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and simmer until barely tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir cauliflower and corn until cauliflower is tender and corn is heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon honey, turmeric, salt, and black pepper; transfer vegetables to a large bowl.
  • Whisk parsley, 1/2 cup olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, 1 tablespoon honey, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix arugula and green onion into cauliflower mixture. Pour parsley dressing over vegetables and toss to combine. Sprinkle oregano over salad. Refrigerate until chilled 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 131.8 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

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