Cauliflower Salad
📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Salads A crisp and tangy marinated vegetable salad featuring cauliflower, carrots, and olives steeped in a seasoned vinegar dressing. Chill for 24 hours before serving for optimal flavor absorption.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 5 mins | 24 hours | 6–8 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Dressing and Marinade
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ¾ Cup | Wine Vinegar | None |
| ½ Cup | Olive Oil | None |
| 2 Tablespoons | Sugar | None |
| 1 Teaspoon | Salt | None |
| ½ Teaspoon | Oregano | None |
| ¼ Teaspoon | Pepper | None |
| 1 ¼ Cups | Water | None |
Vegetables
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ½ | Cauliflower | Small, separated into florets |
| 2 | Carrots | Cut into 2-inch strips |
| 2 Stalks | Celery | Cut into 1-inch strips |
| 1 | Green Pepper | Small, cut into strips |
| 4 oz Jar | Pimentos | Drained and chopped |
| 1 3oz Jar | Green Olives | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dressing
- In a large bowl, mix ¾ cup wine vinegar, ½ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon oregano, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Step 2: Combine Vegetables and Simmer
- Add 1 ¼ cups water into a large saucepan along with the prepared dressing mixture.
- Separate ½ small cauliflower into florets, cut 2 carrots into 2-inch strips, cut 2 stalks celery into 1-inch strips, cut 1 small green pepper into strips, and chop the drained 4 oz jar pimentos, then add them to the saucepan along with the 1 3oz jar green olives.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Step 3: Chill and Serve
- Chill in the refrigerator for 24 hours to fully develop flavors.
- Drain well before serving.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This salad must be made at least 24 hours in advance to marinate properly and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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