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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 Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 103 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Romanian
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.
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Notes
- Either use the chopped stems for the salad as well or use them to make soup, mash or another recipe.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 of the salad
Calories
103kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
247mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the salad | |
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 247mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.