Judy's Zesty Cauliflower Salad 🥗🌿

This refreshing salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures! Crunchy cauliflower pairs beautifully with the brininess of stuffed olives and the sweetness of pimiento. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or as a side dish at family gatherings, this salad is as simple to prepare as it is scrumptious. Make it ahead of time to let the flavors meld together for an even tastier experience!

Ingredients

For the salad

1 fairly small head of cauliflower, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped stuffed olives (green or black, your choice!)
⅓ cup chopped green pepper
¼ cup chopped pimiento
3 tablespoons chopped onions

For the dressing

4½ tablespoons salad oil (olive oil adds a nice flavor)
1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or more for extra zing)
1½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon sugar (to balance acidity)
Dash of pepper (black, or try a pinch of cayenne for heat!)

Instructions

Prepare the vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced cauliflower, chopped olives, green pepper, pimiento, and onions.
Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until well combined.

🍋 Tip: Adding fresh herbs like parsley or dill to the salad can enhance the flavor and add a beautiful pop of color!

Combine: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Chill: For best results, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. This allows the flavors to blend perfectly.

🧊 Serving advice: Serve chilled or at room temperature. This salad is great as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish with grilled meats!

Variations

Add Protein: Toss in some chickpeas or diced grilled chicken for a heartier salad.
Herbaceous Twist: Try adding chopped fresh basil or cilantro for an aromatic flair.
Crunch Factor: Include some toasted nuts (like almonds or walnuts) for an extra crunch.
Dairy Option: For added creaminess, incorporate crumbled feta or shredded cheese of your choice.

Enjoy this vibrant salad, and don’t be surprised if you find yourself making it again and again! 🌼🥗

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Here's the recipe from the image: ### CAULIFLOWER SALAD - 1 fairly small head of cauliflower, thinly sliced - ½ cup chopped stuffed olives - ⅓ cup chopped green pepper - ¼ cup chopped pimiento - 3 tbls. chopped onions #### Dressing: - 4½ tbls. salad oil - 1½ tbls. lemon juice - 1½ tbls. red wine vinegar - 1 tbls. salt - ½ tbls. sugar - dash pepper **Instructions:** Mix and pour dressing on salad. Make early in the day to serve that night. **Judy Johnson** **Page 52**

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# Judy's Zesty Cauliflower Salad 🥗🌿 This refreshing salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures! Crunchy cauliflower pairs beautifully with the brininess of stuffed olives and the sweetness of pimiento. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or as a side dish at family gatherings, this salad is as simple to prepare as it is scrumptious. Make it ahead of time to let the flavors meld together for an even tastier experience! ## Ingredients ### For the salad - 1 fairly small head of cauliflower, thinly sliced - ½ cup chopped stuffed olives (green or black, your choice!) - ⅓ cup chopped green pepper - ¼ cup chopped pimiento - 3 tablespoons chopped onions ### For the dressing - 4½ tablespoons salad oil (olive oil adds a nice flavor) - 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or more for extra zing) - 1½ tablespoons red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon salt - ½ tablespoon sugar (to balance acidity) - Dash of pepper (black, or try a pinch of cayenne for heat!) ## Instructions 1. **Prepare the vegetables**: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced cauliflower, chopped olives, green pepper, pimiento, and onions. 2. **Make the dressing**: In a separate small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until well combined. > 🍋 **Tip**: Adding fresh herbs like parsley or dill to the salad can enhance the flavor and add a beautiful pop of color! 3. **Combine**: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly. 4. **Chill**: For best results, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. This allows the flavors to blend perfectly. > 🧊 **Serving advice**: Serve chilled or at room temperature. This salad is great as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish with grilled meats! ## Variations - **Add Protein**: Toss in some chickpeas or diced grilled chicken for a heartier salad. - **Herbaceous Twist**: Try adding chopped fresh basil or cilantro for an aromatic flair. - **Crunch Factor**: Include some toasted nuts (like almonds or walnuts) for an extra crunch. - **Dairy Option**: For added creaminess, incorporate crumbled feta or shredded cheese of your choice. Enjoy this vibrant salad, and don’t be surprised if you find yourself making it again and again! 🌼🥗

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Judy's Cauliflower Salad

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