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Cauliflower Couscous Salad

URL: https://alexandracooks.com/2023/05/20/cauliflower-couscous-salad-with-almonds-herbs-and-cherries/

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces dried tart cherries or dried cranberries
  • cup red wine vinegar or other vinegar
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 head cauliflower or romanesco (about 1 to 1.25 lbs)
  • to taste kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sumac
  • ½ teaspoon dried chile flakes
  • 4 to 6 scallions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ to 1 cup rough chopped parsley
  • ½ cup small, fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Soak the dried cherries in vinegar for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Toast the almonds in a skillet over low heat while preparing the salad.
  3. Chop the cauliflower into small florets and pulse in a food processor until crumbly.
  4. Transfer the cauliflower to a bowl and season with salt, pepper, sumac, chile flakes, scallions, and the soaked cherries with vinegar.
  5. Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Add olive oil, toasted almonds, parsley, and mint, and toss to combine.
  7. Serve immediately or chill, adding mint just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
250
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
25g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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