Water Chestnut And Cauliflower Salad
📜 Collection: Elizabeth Knee Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Salads A delightful layered vegetable salad featuring cauliflower, garbanzo beans, and water chestnuts topped with a creamy dressing. This dish is best prepared ahead of time to let the flavors meld together.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | None | 7 hours | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Salad bowl
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
Salad Base
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 can | Water Chestnuts | Sliced or chopped |
| 1 head | Lettuce | Broken or shredded |
| 2 cups | Cauliflower | Bite-size bits |
| 1 cup | Garbanzo Beans | Chickpeas, drained |
| 1/4 cup | Onion | Grated or chopped |
| 1/4 cup | Green Pepper | Chopped |
Dressing and Topping
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cups | Mayonnaise | Hellmann’s preferred |
| 1 level tbsp | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1/3 cup | Parmesan Cheese | Grated |
Instructions
Step 1: Layering the Salad
- Layer the 1 head lettuce (broken or shredded) in a large salad bowl.
- Add the 2 cups cauliflower, 1 can water chestnuts, 1 cup garbanzo beans, 1/4 cup onion, and 1/4 cup green pepper on top of the lettuce.
- Cover the salad with foil.
Step 2: Dressing and Chilling
- In a separate bowl, mix the 2 cups mayonnaise and 1 level tbsp sugar.
- Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the layered vegetables.
- Sprinkle 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Let set for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Prepare the entire salad up to 24 hours in advance and keep covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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