Marinated Lemon Tarragon Cauliflower Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cauliflower florets in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade. Pulse a few times until the cauliflower turns rice-like in texture.
• Transfer the finely chopped cauliflower into a larger bowl. Add the parsley, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. Give the salad a quick toss to combine.
• Now, add the minced garlic and season with salt and pepper. Finish with fresh lemon juice and a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (about 2 tbsp). Give the salad one more good toss to combine.
• For best results, set the cauliflower salad aside for a few minutes before serving to allow the cauliflower to soften and absorb some of the dressing. You can also cover and chill for later. Enjoy!

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring vinegar, oil and water just to a boil., Meanwhile, place next 5 ingredients in a large heatproof bowl. Add hot oil mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. , Add carrot, onion, parsley and basil; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours longer. Discard bay leaf. Serve with a slotted spoon.

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing first, so the flavors have time to blend. In a jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and Parmesan. Whisk the ingredients together or close the jar and shake until combined. Set the dressing aside.
• Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower, then chop it into very small florets (about the size of a grape). Place the chopped cauliflower in a large bowl.
• Drain the black olives and remove the banana peppers from the jar. Add both to the bowl with the cauliflower.
• Dice the red bell pepper and finely dice the red onion and parsley. Add them to the bowl.
• Pour the prepared dressing over the salad, then toss to combine. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to absorb. Stir again just before serving. This salad gets better as it refrigerates and the cauliflower has more time to marinate. Always stir just before serving to redistribute the flavors.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH HALLOUMI AND LEMON

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees and set a large rimmed baking sheet on the middle rack.
• In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with 3 tablespoons olive oil, the Aleppo, coriander, turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to the hot baking sheet, spread in an even layer and roast until browned in spots and crisp-tender, tossing once halfway through, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, stir together the shallot, raisins, preserved lemon, vinegar and honey with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
• Prepare the halloumi: Cut the halloumi into 3/4-inch cubes and pat dry using a kitchen towel or paper towels. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high. Add the halloumi cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. (You'll want to be fairly attentive, flipping frequently, as you want to make sure the cubes toast without burning or melting.) Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with pepper.
• Toss the arugula with half the vinaigrette until lightly coated and divide among plates or shallow bowls. Top with the cauliflower, halloumi and avocado. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

GRILLED HALIBUT IN LEMON-MUSTARD-TARRAGON MARINADE

Steps:

• Make the marinade: in a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, tarragon, and chives together; slowly whisk in the olive oil until well blended; season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange fish pieces in a large, shallow, non-aluminum dish; pour the marinade over the fish, coating evenly; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
• Prepare the grill for medium-heat grilling.
• Remove fish from the marinade; grill the fish about 3 inches from the fire, turning once, for 5-7 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness.
• Transfer fish to a platter and garnish with lemon slices and tarragon; serve immediately.

MARINATED LEMON-TARRAGON CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk lemon zest and juice, Dijon mustard, chopped tarragon, honey, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour in olive oil slowly, whisking until marinade emulsified; set aside.
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, and working in batches, blanch the cauliflower until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large resealable plastic bag. Add marinade to the bag, seal tightly, and massage the florets until all are covered with the marinade. Chill in the fridge for 4 hours. Overnight is even better.
• Remove cauliflower from the bag, place in a large bowl, and add apple, Cheddar cheese, cucumber, celery, and red onion, tossing gently to combine. Garnish with tarragon leaves and serve.