Tangy Cauliflower Salad

From EatingWell: February/March 2005

The salty, lemony and spicy flavors make each cauliflower floret "pop" in your mouth. This chilled salad is a great accompaniment for a sandwich, grilled meats or even pot roast.

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Makes: 4 servings, 1 1/2 cups each

Active Time: 25 minutes (including cauliflower-cooking time)

Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Profile

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Ingredients

1 small clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 lemon, zested (2 teaspoons) and juiced (2 tablespoons)
8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets, (about 1 head), cooked until tender-crisp (see Tip)

Preparation

Whisk garlic, capers, oil, vinegar, crushed red pepper, lemon zest and juice in a large bowl. Add cauliflower to the bowl and toss to coat. Chill the salad for 30 minutes, or overnight. Serve cold.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Tip: To cook florets: In a steamer basket, cover and steam 8 to 10 minutes for tender-crisp or 15 minutes for very tender. Or microwave, covered, with 1/4 cup water for 2 to 4 minutes for tender-crisp or 3 to 5 minutes for tender. A 2-pound head of cauliflower yields about 8 cups bite-size florets.

Nutrition

Per serving: 113 calories; 8 g fat ( 1 g sat , 5 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 4 g protein; 6 g fiber; 158 mg sodium; 294 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Cauliflower is a good source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, and has a modest amount of calcium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat

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