Whether you\u2019re ready for fall or hanging onto the last days of summer, we\u2019ve got just the salad for the season! This lemony chopped cauliflower salad has the bright, crunchy, refreshing elements of summer coating a comforting fall veggie. The best part? It\u2019s studded with pops of sweet dates!<\/p>\n
Made in 1 bowl<\/strong> in just 10 minutes<\/strong>, it\u2019s a quick & easy side perfect for late-summer picnics or pairing with your favorite protein for a simple lunch or dinner. Let us show you how!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We\u2019re no strangers to cauliflower salads (exhibits A<\/a> and B<\/a>), but this is the first raw<\/em> cauliflower salad to join the Minimalist Baker family (what took us so long?!). Not only is this salad super EASY to make, but it also tastes really fresh, making it perfect for warmer weather or whenever you want a quick side!<\/p>\n While we often cut cauliflower into florets (for tacos<\/a>, gratins<\/a>, and roasting<\/a>), or make cauliflower rice<\/a>, this raw cauliflower salad benefits from something a little different! For this recipe, we cut the cauliflower into thin slices (with a sharp knife or mandolin<\/a>), including some of the core. This helps keep the pieces together, allows the dressing to coat more of the cauliflower, and makes the salad a really pleasant texture to eat (no chomping into huge florets).<\/p>\n The full recipe is below, but here are some details about what is in this salad and ideas for modifying:<\/p>\n This salad is seriously<\/em> simple to make! You\u2019ll need just 1 large bowl (minimal dishes<\/a> is our jam!<\/em>). First, you\u2019ll whisk together all the dressing ingredients in the bowl. Then you\u2019ll add the chopped cauliflower, dates, pistachios, and parsley to that same large bowl. Give it a stir and it\u2019s salad time!<\/p>\n If you\u2019re wanting to make the salad in advance, you can shake the dressing ingredients in a small jar. When ready to serve, let the dressing come to room temperature (especially important if the olive oil has solidified) and combine with the remaining ingredients. Chopped cauliflower can start to smell a little sulfuric as it sits in the refrigerator, so this salad is best when fresh, but leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.<\/p>\n We can\u2019t wait for you to try this salad! It\u2019s:<\/p>\n Crunchy For a simple meal, we love serving this salad with a protein, such as falafel<\/a>, crispy chickpeas<\/a>, salmon<\/a>, or chicken kebabs<\/a>. It pairs especially well with Middle Eastern-inspired and Mediterranean-inspired recipes, including our Simple Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus<\/a>, Italian Herb Tofu Wraps<\/a>, Moroccan Lentil-Stuffed Eggplant<\/a><\/strong>, and Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs (Mediterranean-Inspired)<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Lemon,](\"https:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Easy-Raw-Chopped-Cauliflower-Salad-1.jpg)
How to Cut Cauliflower<\/h2>\n
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Cauliflower Salad Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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How to Make This Cauliflower Salad<\/h2>\n
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Vibrant
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& SO quick + easy!<\/p>\nWhat to Serve with This Cauliflower Salad<\/h2>\n
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More Simple Veggie Side Dishes<\/h2>\n
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