Cauliflower Salad with Mayo
Cauliflower salad with mayo, mustard and garlic dressing, a typical, easy to make Romanian salad recipe.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 103kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb cauliflower Notes 1, 2
- 2-3 tablespoons homemade mayonnaise or your favorite brand, Note 3
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 2-3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice to taste
- 1 large garlic clove more to taste
- fine sea salt and black pepper
- green onions chives to garnish
Instructions
- Cook cauliflower: Divide the cauliflower into small florets. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add some salt and the cauliflower, and cook until soft but not mushy. About 5 minutes from the moment when the water comes to a boil again, but keep checking. Drain the cauliflower thoroughly and let it cool completely. Place the cauliflower florets into a bowl. 1 lb cauliflower
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, grated garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the dressing to the cauliflower and mix carefully.2-3 tablespoons homemade mayonnaise + 1 teaspoon mustard + 2-3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice + 1 large garlic clove + fine sea salt and black pepper
- Garnish with finely chopped green onions or chives, and serve chilled with bread, crackers, or as a side dish.
Notes
- Cauliflower: Either use the chopped stems for the salad as well, or use them to make soup, mash, or another recipe.
- Variation: For another traditional Romanian salad, just swap the cauliflower with two drained cans of mushrooms.
- Homemade mayo: Try this amazing Whole Egg Mayonnaise; it takes just a couple of minutes to make.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 of the salad | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 247mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g