Source: Olga Kriger, AdobeStockCauliflower is excellent for a wide variety of salads – vegetable-based and beyond. Take note of our 15 easy and delicious recipes for how to make cauliflower salad at home!
1. Cauliflower Salad with Apple
Source: liveinternet.ruA simple mayonnaise-based salad with minimal ingredients.
You will need: 300 g cauliflower, 180 g apples, 60 g hard cheese, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Finely chop the florets of raw cauliflower, apples, and cheese. Mix everything and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
2. Cauliflower, Broccoli, and Green Bean Salad
Source: pulse.mail.ruA very original recipe with an equally original dressing.
You will need: 60 g spinach, 60 g chard, 80 g each of cauliflower and broccoli, 120 g green beans, 1 bell pepper, 80 ml orange juice, 25 ml olive oil, 1 tsp each of honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar, 5 g grated ginger.
Preparation: Blanch cauliflower and broccoli florets until tender. Separately blanch the green beans. Finely chop the bell pepper, mince all the greens, and mix the salad. Combine orange juice and the rest of the dressing ingredients, then pour over the salad.
3. Korean-Style Cauliflower Salad
Source: vk.comWe recommend this salad to all lovers of spicy Korean appetizers.
You will need: 1 head cauliflower, 3 carrots, 2 bell peppers, 1 bunch parsley, 200 ml vegetable oil, 20 ml apple cider vinegar, 1 head garlic, 1 liter water, 250 g sugar, spices.
Preparation: Blanch cauliflower florets for 3-4 minutes and let cool. Slice bell pepper into strips, mince parsley and garlic, grate carrots on a Korean grater. Mix water, sugar, apple cider vinegar, oil, and spices to taste. Pour this marinade over all the vegetables and leave in the refrigerator overnight, covered with film.
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4. Cauliflower, Cucumber, and Egg Salad
Source: vitablog.ruInstead of mayonnaise, you can also use sour cream or yogurt for the dressing.
You will need: 400 g cauliflower, 4 eggs, 100 g hard cheese, 2 cucumbers, 4 sprigs dill, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil eggs until hard and dice them finely along with the other ingredients, including raw cauliflower florets. Add chopped dill and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
5. Cauliflower Salad with Bell Pepper and Olives
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruOptionally, sprinkle the finished salad with chopped parsley or cilantro.
You will need: 300 g cauliflower, 2 tbsp wine vinegar, 1 bell pepper, 1 handful olives, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Blanch cauliflower florets and sprinkle them with wine vinegar. Arbitrarily chop the bell pepper and olives, mix the salad, season, and drizzle with vegetable oil.
6. Cauliflower Salad with Vegetables and Prunes
Source: dzen.ruInstead of prunes, you can also use fresh plums.
You will need: 200 g cauliflower, 2 tomatoes, 2 cucumbers, 1 apple, 1 carrot, 50 g prunes, olive oil, lemon juice.
Preparation: Soak prunes in hot water and chop. Blanch cauliflower florets for 2-4 minutes, grate the carrot, and dice the tomatoes, cucumbers, and apples finely. Mix and drizzle the salad with olive oil and lemon juice.
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7. Cauliflower Salad with Chicken and Corn
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruYou can serve it as an appetizer or as a main course.
You will need: 450 g cauliflower, 300 g chicken fillet, 1 can canned corn, 100 g hard cheese, 20 g dill, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Blanch small cauliflower florets. Boil chicken until cooked and dice it. Grate cheese, mince dill, add corn, and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
8. Cauliflower Salad with Spinach
Source: pinterest.comThis vibrant salad is suitable even for those on a diet.
You will need: 400 g cherry tomatoes, 1 head cauliflower, 1 bunch spinach, 1/2 bunch herbs, 5 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp grainy mustard.
Preparation: Blanch cauliflower florets for 3-4 minutes, halve cherry tomatoes, add spinach and chopped herbs. Mix oil and the rest of the dressing ingredients, then pour over the salad.
9. Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad with Yogurt Dressing
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruA diet-friendly salad especially for those watching their figure.
You will need: 400 g cauliflower, 400 g broccoli, 160 ml yogurt, 1 tsp mustard, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Blanch small cauliflower and broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes. Mix natural yogurt, mustard, garlic, and spices, then dress the salad.
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10. Cauliflower Salad with Shrimp
Source: pinterest.comThis results in a very simple yet quite refined recipe.
You will need: 150 g peeled shrimp, 300 g cauliflower, 2-3 tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 1/2 cup canned corn, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil shrimp until cooked. Separately blanch cauliflower florets and arbitrarily chop the cucumber and tomatoes. Add corn and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
11. Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Eggs and Vegetables
Source: za-edoy.ruThe highlight of this salad is that the cauliflower is roasted.
You will need: 400 g cauliflower, 100 g bell pepper, 3 eggs, 50 g red onion, 1/4 bunch herbs, mayonnaise, vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Place cauliflower florets in a baking dish, drizzle with oil, season, and bake for 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Boil eggs until hard and slice them. Slice bell pepper into strips, onion into feathers, and mince herbs. Dress the salad with mayonnaise and serve.
12. Cauliflower Salad with Smoked Chicken
Source: syroedenie.ruOther smoked meats to your taste will also work, even smoked sausage.
You will need: 250 g cauliflower, 2 tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 200 g smoked chicken, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Blanch cauliflower florets, and dice the other ingredients. Mix everything and dress the salad with mayonnaise to taste.
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13. Vinaigrette Salad with Cauliflower
Source: dzen.ruAn excellent alternative recipe for those who like to experiment with classics.
You will need: 2 beets, 200 g cauliflower, 3-4 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 120 g canned green peas, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Roast or boil beets, potatoes, and carrots. Blanch cauliflower florets for 3 minutes in boiling water. Dice all vegetables finely, add green peas, season, and dress the salad with vegetable oil.
14. Cauliflower Salad with Boiled Meat
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruUse any boiled meat – beef, pork, or chicken breast.
You will need: 300 g boiled meat, 300 g cauliflower, 2 tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 20 g green onions, mayonnaise or yogurt.
Preparation: Boil small cauliflower florets until tender. Dice meat and vegetables, mince green onions, and dress the salad with mayonnaise or natural yogurt.
15. Cauliflower Salad with Raisins and Nuts
Source: pinterest.comAnd another feature is its sesame dressing!
You will need: 300 g cauliflower, 100 g cherry tomatoes, 30 g raisins, 5 green onion stalks, 40 g walnuts, 40 g sesame seeds, 1 tbsp each of water and lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Chop raw cauliflower into small florets, and halve cherry tomatoes. Mince walnuts, rinse raisins, and chop green onions. Mix the salad. Blend sesame seeds and the rest of the ingredients for the dressing, then pour over the salad.