Marinated Cauliflower And Lemon Salad
- SALAD
- 1 medium-large head cauliflower - cut into bite-size florets
- 1 medium lemon - cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes - cut in half
- 1 cup pitted large black olives
- DRESSING
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 large garlic clove - finely minced
- sea salt to taste and generous amount of freshly cracked pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely minced, fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- GARNISH
- fresh snipped chives
- fresh oregano leaves
- Bring a kettle of water to a full, rolling boil.
- Place cauliflower and lemon slices in a medium-large, heat-proof, non-metallic bowl. Place bowl in sink and pour enough boiling water over to completely cover. Cover bowl tightly with a double layer of foil and let stand 10-12 minutes. Empty into a colander, drain well and transfer to a tupperware-type bowl (one that has a tight-fitting lid). Add tomatoes and olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper until well blended. Stir in parsley and oregano.
- Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, gently shaking/inverting bowl occasionally.
- Partially drain accumulated juices/dressing and transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with chives and oregano leaves.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/marinated-cauliflower-and-lemon-salad-1203258 (may not work)