Recipe for Mediterranean Cauliflower & Greens Salad
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 15 minutesminutes
A flavorful salad featuring spiced cauliflower, salad greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, and a simple dressing of olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
1teaspooncoriander powder(sub with 1/2 teaspoon turmeric)
1/2teaspooncinnamon powder
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1/4teaspoonHimalayan pink salt
for the salad
4cupsmixed salad greensloosely packed
1/2cupcucumberchopped
1largetomatochopped
1/3cupfeta cheesecrumbled
drizzleextra virgin olive oilto taste
drizzlebalsamic vinegarto taste
sprinklesalt and black pepper
Instructions
Wash cauliflower, and slice into 1/2-inch slabs (flat pieces).
Measure out the required coriander, cinnamon, and black pepper in a small dish. Keep cauliflower and spice mix ready by the stove.
Heat a large non-stick skillet on medium heat, and add olive oil. Add powdered spices and stir for no more than 30 seconds to release the flavor and aroma into the fat.
Add prepared cauliflower and salt. Toss (or stir) to evenly coat with spices, then arrange the cauliflower in an even layer on the skillet. Add 1 tablespoon water, cover, and leave it to cook for 5-10 minutes, until the cauliflower starts to soften, and the first side starts to brown underneath.
Turn each piece of cauliflower individually using a fork or a spatula (or both). Cook until the the second side is nicely browned. If the skillet dries out and things starts to get too dark, add a little more water. Cover if needed to soften the cauliflower further. Once the cauliflower is cooked, allow the water to evaporate and continue cooking until lightly browned. Turn off the heat when the cauliflower is fully cooked. Watch closely throughout the process.
Meanwhile, place washed salad greens in a serving bowl. Chop cucumbers and tomatoes and arrange over the top. Crumble on the feta cheese, then drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Sprinkle with a bit more salt and pepper, then top with the slightly cooled spiced cauliflower.
Notes
Enjoy Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad as a light meal with warm pita bread. To turn this into a complete and satisfying vegetarian meal, serve with brown rice or wild rice pilaf, and top with nuts. This would also be wonderful with lightly grilled chicken or beef.Finish with freshly chopped parsley if you have some.