I got a HUGE head of cauliflower in my CSA (community supported agriculture) this week and was getting sick of just adding it to mashed potatoes. So I looked for a new way to incorporate this cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable into my daily diet! Below is the inexpensive, easy way to do so. I know many are afraid of raw cauliflower, but it really is an amazing, balanced salad! Give it a try!
Recipe source: epicurious.com
Ingredients
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
2 Tbsp FRESH lemon juice
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 1/2 tsp lemon zest
salt and pepper
1 head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into small florets
1 (15 oz) can of unsalted navy beans, drained and rinsed
2 heads of Belgian endive, trimmed, halved lengthwise and then thinly sliced crosswise
1 Tbsp FRESH chives, chopped
2 tsp FRESH parsley, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (3 oz)
Directions
Infuse the olive oil with the rosemary by stirring it over medium heat for about a minute or until fragrant. Set aside and let cool.
Whisk lemon juice and zest, vinegar and salt and pepper in a bowl and set aside.
Combine cauliflower, beans, endive, chives, parsley, and rosemary oil in a bowl and toss. Then mix in the cheese and toss again. Then add the lemon mixture and toss one last time. Serve.
Cauliflower Stats! (sourced from whfoods.com, one of my fav sites)
Ignoring the amazing nutrition of the other ingredients in this salad, ie protein from beans and vitamins from endive, cauliflower (especially raw) has a ton to offer you besides fiber to keep you regular. Here's a look:
vitamin C 85% of your daily value!
vitamin K 20%
folate 15%
choline 11%
vitamin b6 10%
potassium 9%
And for very few calories! Cauliflower in and of itself only has 26 calories!! Wow! Enjoy!
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