Cauliflower and Pecan Salad
- 1 12 cups cauliflower florets
- 34 cup mayonnaise
- 12 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons horseradish
- 12 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 34 cup sliced red bell pepper (can use green)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup coarsely grated carrot
- 1 cup toasted whole pecans
- salt and pepper
- To roast the pecans.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place aluminum foil on cookie sheet or shallow casserole dish.
- Spread a single layer of pecans on the foil.
- Coat pecans with peanut oil or other vegetable oil by hand or with a pastry brush.
- For added flavor, brush pecans with melted butter.
- Bake 4 to 4 1/2 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and stir nuts.
- Bake for another 4 to 4 1/2 minutes.
- Remove from the oven.
- Grasp corners of foil and remove pecans from hot pan and place on cutting board or counter to cool.
- Can be lightly salted if you would like.
- Blanch cauliflowerets in hot salted water for 2 minutes; drain and transfer to bowl.
- Cover and chill.
- In a smalll bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, horseradish and mustard.
- In a salad bowl, combine cauliflower, bell pepper, celery, carrots and pecans.
- Pour dressing over cauliflower mixture.
- Toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
cauliflower florets, mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, mustard, red bell pepper, celery, carrot, pecans, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cauliflower-and-pecan-salad-336840 (may not work)