Cauliflower, corn and mozzarella salad

Salad - Cauliflower, corn and mozzarella salad by Florenta K. - Recipia

Grated beet goes into the cauliflower, corn and mozzarella salad, and the egg rounds it out with a soft yolk. Tomato and mozzarella make it juicy, while the beet colors the mix; I break the cauliflower into small florets, about the size of a walnut, so they’re easy to pick up with a fork. Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 24 minutes. Rest: 10 minutes. Total time: 54 minutes. Servings: 2. About 330 kcal and 18 g protein per serving.

Ingredients

  • 1500 ml water
  • 1/2 small cauliflower (250 g)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 small head of lettuce (100 g)
  • 3 tablespoons corn
  • 1 large tomato (180 g)
  • 1 packet of mozzarella (125 g)
  • 1 cooked beet (100 g)
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 15 ml lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

1. Break the cauliflower into small florets and wash them. Bring 1500 ml of water to a boil in a pot. 2. When the water boils, add the cauliflower and cook for 20 minutes, until a fork slides easily into the florets. Drain and leave to cool for 10 minutes. 3. Boil the egg for 4 minutes, then leave it to cool, peel it and cut it into strips. 4. Cut the lettuce into strips, the tomato into slices and the mozzarella into slices, then cut each slice into four. Drain the corn and grate the beet on the coarse side of a grater. 5. Put the lettuce in a bowl and add the corn, tomato, mozzarella and cauliflower. Pour over 15 ml of olive oil and 15 ml of lemon juice, then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Mix the beet into the salad and arrange the egg strips on top.

Notes

Serve the salad with toast, perfect for dipping into the beet and tomato juices. The cooked cauliflower and beet can be stored separately, covered, in the fridge for up to 3 days; add the leaves and dressing shortly before serving. Choose a firm cauliflower with compact florets, and break it into pieces that are as even as possible, since larger ones take longer to cook. If the beet is very juicy, drain off the juice before mixing it in so it doesn’t color the leaves too quickly. Drain the mozzarella well if it’s packed in liquid; the salad contains dairy and egg.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use frozen cauliflower?

Yes, use 250 g of frozen florets and cook them for 6-8 minutes, until tender.

Can I replace the mozzarella with feta?

Yes, use 100 g of feta and reduce the salt to 1/4 teaspoon, since feta is already salty.

How do I make the egg hard-boiled instead of soft?

Boil it for 9 minutes, then cool it in cold water before peeling and cutting it.

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Category: Salad Author: Florenta K. Views: 1946 Date: 15.11.2024
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