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This holiday-worthy cauliflower salad is a unique mix of sweet, savory and delicious!

sliced cauliflower salad with fennel and green apple

If you read my blog regularly you know I love salad! I eat it most days of the week. I hear from my clients all the time that salad making is too time consuming, but I’ve always had the knack for whipping one up for dinner, lickety split. I actually enjoy it.

That being said, I get bored, too! I go through phases, experimenting with different types of lettuce, sprouts, and microgreens because for me, a salad is all about the greens. That’s why this sliced cauliflower salad with fennel and green apple is a bit of a stretch. Come on, no greens? Is it possible to create a delicious and satisfying salad without lettuce?

sliced cauliflower salad with fennel and green apple

Oh, yes it is! This sliced cauliflower salad is a tasty mix of flavor. It’s crunchy with a slight hint of licorice from the fennel. The green apple brings a little sweet and the pomegranate adds a shot of antioxidants (plus a gorgeous color!). The roasted pistachios add a salty bite, but you could certainly use walnuts, almonds or even pine nuts. I tossed it all together with a sweet and tangy maple and miso vinaigrette!

sliced cauliflower salad with fennel and green apple

Because of it’s holiday-inspired colors, I think it would be the perfect side salad for Thanksgiving or a New Year’s Eve bash.

sliced cauliflower salad with fennel and green apple

Sliced Cauliflower Salad with Green Apple and Fennel

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1-2 bulbs fennel
  • 1 pomegranate
  • 1 granny smith apple
  • 1 handful flat leaf parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup pistachios shelled
  • 1 tsp miso paste
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • pinch sea salt
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Using a mandoline, thinly slice the cauliflower, apple and fennel bulbs, using the v-blade. I use rubber gloves when doing this to ensure I don't slice off my fingers. Place in large bowl. The cauliflower will fall apart while you're slicing it, that's okay (I roasted these leftover pieces for dinner).  
  • Chop the parsley and throw into bowl. 
  • Slice the pomegranate in half and place in a bowl of cold water. While pom is emersed, remove the seeds right into the water. Pour the water and the seeds into a colander. Toss seeds into the salad. 
  • To make the vinaigrette, whisk the lemon and the miso paste first until miso dissolves, then add the vinegar, maple syrup, salt and oil. Whisk until well combined. 
  • Toss salad with dressing. Serve topped with pistachios.
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Try this sliced cauliflower salad with fennel and green apple recipe for a gorgeous holiday side dish. Crunchy and delicious on it's own, too! via @danielleomar

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