Best Holiday Cauliflower Slaw Recipes

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CAULIFLOWER SLAW



Cauliflower Slaw image

Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup pine nuts
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large head cauliflower, separated into florets (about 2 pounds)
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the pine nuts in a small fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water. Toss with 1 teaspoon salt. Transfer the nuts to a small brown paper bag, fold over the bag, and microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove the bag from the microwave and set aside to cool.
  • Whisk the lime juice and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt together in a large mixing bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking. Set aside.
  • Using the largest shredding disk of your food processor, feed the florets through the tube until all the florets have been shredded. Transfer to the mixing bowl. Add the parsley, mint, tomatoes, raisins, and black pepper and toss to combine. Add the pine nuts and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour and up to overnight before serving. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 2 days.

FESTIVE BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Festive Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad image

I came up with this recipe when unexpected company arrived and I didn't have enough lettuce and tomatoes on hand to make a traditional salad. Everyone enjoyed it so much that it became a regular at our table. -Avanell Hewitt, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 14 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
3 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 medium green pepper, julienned
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup small pitted ripe olives, halved
1/2 cup cubed sharp cheddar cheese
DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. , In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, salad dressing, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and dill. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, sprinkle with sunflower kernels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PURPLE CAULIFLOWER AND RED CABBAGE SLAW



Purple Cauliflower and Red Cabbage Slaw image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups (about 1/2 head) thinly sliced purple cauliflower
3 cups (about 1/2 head) shredded red cabbage
1/2 recipe Poppyseed Dressing, recipe follows
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon roasted, salted sunflower seeds
2/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
1 large egg, pasteurized if necessary
2 tablespoons poppyseeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower and cabbage with the dressing until fully coated. Sprinkle with the sunflower seeds. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to overnight.
  • Put the oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1 large egg in a blender and blend until smooth. Use a spatula to stir in the poppyseeds, then season with more salt and pepper if needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHRISTMAS CAULIFLOWER



Christmas Cauliflower image

A Swiss cheese sauce gives this vegetable casserole an extra special taste. I have served it for Christmas for the past 20 years, and my family says the meal just wouldn't be as delicious without it. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (7.3 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
1 teaspoon salt
Paprika, optional

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute green pepper and mushrooms in butter for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add flour; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add pimientos and salt. , Place half of the cauliflower in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with half of the sauce. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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