Best Cauliflower Cashew Salad Recipes

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER CASHEW SALAD

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I make this salad often in summertime. It is very refreshing, healthy and low in calories. If I want to make it into an entree, I add chicken or shrimp along with cooked pasta.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2/3 cup fresh cauliflowerets
2/3 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/3 cup canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped celery
3 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons chopped cashews

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, celery seed, salt and pepper. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat., Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Just before serving, stir in cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAULIFLOWER CASHEW SALAD

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Ranch dressing provides the mild seasoning in this quick and crunchy vegetable salad sent in by Darcy Dougherty, of Postville, Iowa. Buying precut cauliflower from your grocer's produce section helps streamline prep even further.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
4 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 bottle (8 ounces) ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup cashews

Steps:

In a serving bowl, combine the cauliflower, carrots and peas. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, stir in cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROGENE'S CAULIFLOWER CASHEW SALAD

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Christmas Eve was the first time we tried this recipe. It was delicious! Much better to suffer from cauliflower mouth than cauliflower ear!!

Provided by Hill Family

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 head iceberg lettuce, washed and torn into small pieces
1 head cauliflower, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups seasoned croutons
2 cups cashews
1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Combine lettuce, cauliflower, cheese, croutons and cashews.
Set aside while preparing dressing.
To make dressing: Stir together the mayonnaise, sugar and Parmesan cheese. The dressing and salad can be made ahead of time and combined just before serving.
Tips: try adding 1/2 cup chopped green onions. Adjust the sugar to your taste. A lower calorie option would be to use plain yogurt instead of mayonnaise or salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.6, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 32.6, Sodium 642.7, Carbohydrate 34.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 15.7, Protein 13.5