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bowl of cauliflower salad with mayonnaise, topped with finely chopped leeks.
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Romanian Cauliflower Mayonnaise Salad

Cauliflower mayonnaise salad with a mustard and garlic dressing, a typical, easy to make Romanian salad recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Romanian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 103kcal
Author: Adina

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cauliflower 450 g, Note
  • 2-3 tablespoons homemade mayonnaise or your favorite brand
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 2-3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice to taste
  • 1 large garlic clove more to taste
  • fine sea salt and black pepper
  • scallions leeks or 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 cool completely. Place the cauliflower florets into a bowl.
    1 lb cauliflower/ 450 g
  • 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 or your favorite brand + 1 teaspoon mustard + 2-3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice + 1 large garlic clove + fine sea salt and black pepper
  • Garnish with finely chopped scallions, leeks, or chives, and serve chilled with bread, crackers, or as a side dish.

Notes

Either use the chopped stems for the salad as well or use them to make soup, mash or another recipe.

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