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Cauliflower Salad with Olives and Capers

This makes an exciting salad for the middle of winter.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

1 medium cauliflower
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt
Fresh-ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Trim the leaves and core from: 1 medium cauliflower.

    Step 2

    Break apart or cut into small florets. Cook until just done in salted boiling water. Drain and let cool.

    Step 3

    Stir together in a large bowl: Juice of 1 lemon, Salt, Fresh-ground black pepper.

    Step 4

    Whisk in: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.

    Step 5

    Add the cauliflower and toss with the dressing. Taste and add salt and lemon as needed. Add: 1/4 cup olives, pitted and coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped.

    Step 6

    Toss gently.

  2. Variations

    Step 7

    Leave out the capers and add 1/4 cup sliced radishes.

    Step 8

    Instead of—or in addition to—parsley, try marjoram, basil, or mint.

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