This makes an exciting salad for the middle of winter.

　　

Ingredients

4 servings

　　1 medium cauliflower

　　Juice of 1 lemon

　　Salt

　　Fresh-ground black pepper

　　3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　1/4 cup olives, pitted and coarsely chopped

　　2 tablespoons chopped parsley

　　1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped

　　

Step 1

Trim the leaves and core from: 1 medium cauliflower.

　　

Step 2

Break apart or cut into small florets. Cook until just done in salted boiling water. Drain and let cool.

　　

Step 3

Stir together in a large bowl: Juice of 1 lemon, Salt, Fresh-ground black pepper.

　　

Step 4

Whisk in: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.

　　

Step 5

Add the cauliflower and toss with the dressing. Taste and add salt and lemon as needed. Add: 1/4 cup olives, pitted and coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped.

　　

Step 6

Toss gently.

　　

Variations

Step 7

Leave out the capers and add 1/4 cup sliced radishes.

　　

Step 8

Instead of—or in addition to—parsley, try marjoram, basil, or mint.

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