Crisp and Nutritious Cauliflower Salad
How to Make Cauliflower Salad with Creamy Sesame Mayonnaise Dressing
Enjoy the delightful crunch and tender texture of cauliflower, perfectly complemented by sweet apple, crisp cucumber, and crunchy walnuts. This salad is a joy to eat! The addition of a savory and sweet sesame mayonnaise dressing makes it even more irresistible. It’s a simple yet incredibly satisfying and healthy dish.
Salad Ingredients- 1/2 cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
- 1/3 cucumber (sliced into half-moons or diced)
- 1/3 apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 5 walnuts (chopped or left whole)
- 1-2 hard-boiled eggs (optional, quartered or roughly chopped)
Creamy Sesame Mayonnaise Dressing- 6 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 4 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (ground)
- 2 Tbsp plum extract (or honey)
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 2/3 Tbsp lemon juice (adjust to taste)
- 2 pinches salt
- 60 ml milk (for consistency adjustment)
- 6 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 4 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (ground)
- 2 Tbsp plum extract (or honey)
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 2/3 Tbsp lemon juice (adjust to taste)
- 2 pinches salt
- 60 ml milk (for consistency adjustment)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the cauliflower thoroughly. Cut the stem end off and then divide the florets into four main sections. You can also trim and cut the thicker stems into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Once boiling, carefully add the prepared cauliflower florets and leaves. Blanch for about 3 minutes over high heat. Be careful not to overcook, as it can become mushy.
Step 3
Immediately transfer the blanched cauliflower to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process and preserve its crispness and vibrant color. Drain the cauliflower well in a colander to remove excess moisture.
Step 4
Prepare the other salad ingredients: cut the cucumber and apple into bite-sized pieces, such as cubes or half-moons. Chop the walnuts or leave them whole, according to your preference.
Step 5
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing. In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, ground toasted sesame seeds, plum extract, honey, lemon juice, salt, and milk. Blend until smooth. You can adjust the consistency by adding a little more milk if needed, blending until you reach your desired texture.
Step 6
In a large bowl, combine the prepared cauliflower, cucumber, apple, and walnuts (and optional hard-boiled eggs). Pour the creamy dressing over the ingredients. Gently toss everything together until well coated. Your refreshing and nutritious cauliflower salad is ready to be enjoyed! It’s delicious served immediately or chilled.
