Caraway Seed Cauliflower Salad

Brighten up your table with this Caraway Seed Cauliflower Salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s both wholesome and elegant. Tender, blanched cauliflower florets are tossed with aromatic toasted caraway seeds, tangy lemon juice, and a medley of fresh parsley and dill, creating a refreshing base packed with nutrients. The addition of sweet raisins, crunchy slivered almonds, and finely diced red onion provides a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, all lightly dressed in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light lunch, this salad is quick to prepare, with a prep time of just 15 minutes, and looks as beautiful as it tastes. Serve it chilled for an irresistible crowd-pleaser that highlights the unique spice of caraway seeds and showcases cauliflower in the most delicious way.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium head cauliflower
• 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 small (finely diced) red onion
• 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons raisins

Directions

Step 1

1. Prepare the cauliflower: Wash and dry the cauliflower. Cut it into small bite-sized florets and discard the thick stem.

Step 2

2. Blanch the cauliflower: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and simmer for 3-4 minutes until just tender but still slightly crisp. Drain and immediately transfer the florets to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Once cooled, drain and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 3

3. Toast the caraway seeds: In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the caraway seeds for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

4. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

5. Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched cauliflower, toasted caraway seeds, finely diced red onion, slivered almonds, raisins, chopped parsley, and dill.

Step 6

6. Add the dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

7. Chill and serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(720.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1095.1

Total Fat 86.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1881.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.4g	0%
Total Sugars 33.8g
Protein 30.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 374.5mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 2521.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.8%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 25.1%