Best Crunchy Cauliflower Salad Recipes

CRUNCHY CAULIFLOWER/WATER CHESTNUT SALAD

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I love my moms "the best" lettuce/pea salad (just posted #64951) but I can no longer eat lettuce, broccoli, spinach and other vitamin K foods. My mom made a similar salad as this one, but I revised it more to my taste. It is a very crunchy, good tasting salad I just came up with last week. It makes a pretty large salad but my hubby and I ate it in three days. You can increase or decrease the spices to suit your taste. For best results, make this salad the night before you need it. Also, don't add the cheese until your almost ready to serve it. Don't salt it until you serve it as it would draw moisture while sitting in the fridge overnight. If you like less dressing, decrease the real mayo to 1 1/2 cups. It is so good, I don't even miss lettuce now! It is very easy to make, stores well and should do well at any potluck or family gathering.

Provided by peppermintkitty

Categories Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower
8 ounces frozen green peas (very well dried)
1 (6 ounce) can sliced drained water chestnuts
1 bunch fresh green onion
1 cup diced carrot
1 1/2 cups cubed cheddar cheese
1 (1 pint) jar Hellmann's mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground peppercorn blend (red,white,green,black peppercorns)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon paprika
salt, only added at the time of serving (or let each guest salt his or her own.)

Steps:

first rinse& drain well frozen green peas, do not cook.
I put peas in a small colander, then lay on paper towels to dry.
It's very important that they be dry wash cauliflower, dry and cut into small florets.
cube cheese& put in a small bag and put in fridge to have ready to mix in when salad is served add the peas, diced carrots, onions, celery and water chestnuts to the cauliflower in layers in a large bowl, but with a smaller rim; set aside.
Dressing: mix all dressing ingredients really well and spread over the top of salad to seal salad inches.
Cover with foil or plastic wrap and keep in fridge until it is served the next day.
Before serving, add cheese and mix through all the salad well and put in a nice serving dish.
Enjoy!

CRUNCHY CAULIFLOWER SALAD

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

Provided by Boomette

Categories Chicken

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups small cauliflower florets
1 cup small broccoli floret
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup shredded old Canadian cheddar cheese
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonaisse, lemon juice, paprika and salt and pepper to taste. Add cauliflower, broccoli, chicken, tomatoes, cheese and red onion. Toss gently to coat. Let stand a few minutes before serving.

CRUNCHY CAULIFLOWER, APPLE & BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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A tasty combination of crunchy cauliflower, sweet apple and creamy, salty blue cheese

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Lunch, Main course

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4 as a light main, 6 as a side

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

5 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or rapeseed oil
little drizzle of honey
3-4 apple , cored and thinly sliced
1 small cauliflower , chopped
handful of alfalfa sprouts (optional)
200g stilton or vegetarian crumbly blue cheese, such as Dorset blue Vinney, crumbled
small bunch mint , chopped
50g sunflower seeds , toasted (walnuts or cobnuts also work well)

Steps:

Make the dressing by whisking the vinegar, olive or rapeseed oil and honey with some seasoning. Pour over the sliced apple then gently mix in the cauliflower, alfalfa sprouts and cheese. Scatter over the mint and the toasted seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 1.05 milligram of sodium

CRUNCHY CAULIFLOWER AND TOMATO SALAD

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A crisp and crunchy salad that complements any summer picnic or barbeque.

Provided by Mary P.

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large head cauliflower, chopped small
¼ cup minced red onion
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, or more to taste

Steps:

Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
Mix cauliflower, red onion, parsley, and garlic together in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over cauliflower mixture; toss to coat. Gently fold tomatoes into salad. Chill salad in refrigerator up to 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 46.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CRUNCHY AND SWEET CAULIFLOWER SALAD

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I am always looking for low calorie dishes that are quick and easy. They also have to pass the husband test. This one did. Great to make ahead in a big bowl to have it all week. Add any other of your favorite ingredients, like cucumbers, hard boiled eggs, and nuts. This is one that you can be creative with. It is all about the sweet with the crunchy!

Provided by joanne ricci @angelpuppy

Categories Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium head of cauliflower
6 slice(s) low sodium bacon
1 medium red onion
2 stalk(s) celery, cut in small pieces
1/2 cup(s) dried cranberries,(other dried fruit)
1 cup(s) mayonnaise, light
1/4 cup(s) splenda
2 tablespoon(s) apple cider vinegar
- pepper to taste
- top with sunflower seeds or nuts

Steps:

cut up head of cauliflower and remove stem. (I steam mine to soften a little)Cut up into bite size pieces and put in large bowl.
add celery and red onion. Add any other veggies you would like at this point. Be creative! (Sometimes I add red, yellow peppers, cucumbers or even peas. What ever you have on hand.
Make the dressing in seperate bowl. Mix the Mayo, splenda, apple cider vinegar and pepper to taste. Whisk until mixed. Add more apple cider vinegar to thin the dressing if you would like.
Mix the salad with the dressing and refrigerate for about two hours before serving. Top with sunflower seeds or nuts for that extra added Crunch!

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