CAULIFLOWER
Cauliflower can be found in many different colors. Did you know it can be orange, white, green or purple?! It is closely related to broccoli and has many of the same phytochemicals that include anticancer and DNA building compounds. It is also high in vitamin C, A, and fiber.
QUICK IDEAS: Chop finely and add to a salad; steam briefly and puree with potatoes; make a vegetable dip
Shaved Cauliflower Salad w/Smoked Whitefish Mayo, Lemon, Radicchio and Herbs: serves 2-4
from Ruffage
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt, plus more for seasoning
2 lemons, zested and juiced separately
10 oz neutral oil
4 oz smoked whitefish, deboned and flaked
1 small red onion or shallot, thinly sliced
freshly ground black pepper
1 head cauliflower, cored, quartered, and thinly sliced
1 head radicchio, quartered and cored, leaving the leaves as big petals
1/2 bunch parsley, stemmed, leaves left whole
5 sprigs dill, stemmed, leaves left whole
1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds
Directions:
1) In a food processor or blender, whiz the egg, 1/2 tsp salt, and the zest and juice of 1 lemon. Slowly drizzle in the oil to make mayo. Add the whitefish to the mayo and blend until mostly smooth.
2) Combine the onion with the zest and juice of the second lemon, a big pinch of salt, and several grinds of black pepper.
3) Toss the cauliflower, radicchio, parsley, and dill with the onion-lemon mixture and a pinch of salt.
4) Drizzle with the whitefish mayo and top with sunflower seeds.