Frequently asked questions
Why we love this recipe: This salad is fresh, delicious, and nostalgic all at once! We first served it at a pizza party outdoors, and it was the perfect side for pizza along with a fresh green salad. Since then we’ve made it for cookouts, barbecues, and lunches: and it’s always a huge hit! The toasted pine nuts add that extra sparkle. “I love how easy it was and I had all the dressing ingredients in my pantry so it was super quick to put together! I ate a bowl right away and I love the tanginess of the mustard in the dressing.” -Amanda
Cauliflower: Raw cauliflower has a satisfying crunch. Creamy dressing: A tangy, savory dressing binds the ingredients together, made with mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon, sugar, Dijon, and salt. Sun-dried tomatoes: These bring a burst of sweet-tart flavor and a chewy texture. Arugula: Arugula adds a bright, peppery note to balance out the richness of the salad. Red onion: Red onion provides a sharp bite and a nice pop of color. Pine nuts: Toasted pine nuts offer a subtle nuttiness and a delightful buttery crunch. Feta cheese: Feta crumbles add a salty, tangy punch to the salad.
Nuts: You can omit the toasted pine nuts if desired, but we recommend using them for the amount of nutty flavor they add. Substitute sunflower seeds or toasted almonds. Vegetables: We like how the sun-dried tomatoes add a bacon-like flavor and a pop of red color. You can omit if desired, or use chopped roasted red peppers or thinly sliced red bell pepper. If you use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, you can substitute all or part of the olive oil in the salad dressing with oil from the jar to infuse even more flavor! Greens: Substitute chopped Italian parsley or other fresh herbs for the baby arugula, or you could add chopped baby spinach or baby kale. Onion: Feel free to omit the red onion, or use a shallot for a milder flavor. Cheese: Omit the feta cheese if desired or for a dairy-free salad (you may want to add a bit more salt).
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5 from 5 reviews **You can omit the toasted pine nuts if desired, though we recommend using them if at all possible for the amount of nutty flavor they add. Substitute sunflower seeds or toasted almonds. ***If desired, you can use half Greek yogurt and half mayo for a lighter dressing; vegan mayo also works. Omit the feta cheese if desired for a dairy-free or vegan salad: you may want to add a bit more salt.
