Raw Cauliflower Salad

This salad will just blow your mind! It use raw cauliflower rice as a base instead of grains. It’s a winner, in my opinion. Even if you are not a massive fan of cauliflower, give it a go as you can’t really taste it much. White sauce, herbs and beetroot provide an ample distraction! This salad is healthy, filling, sweet and sour with a good deal of crunch. With a little planning ahead it takes only 5 min to prepare it. For me, it’s certainly a permanent fixture on my healthy dinner list.

For one large serving you will need:

• 250 g cauliflower florets

• 50 ml white mayonnaise dressing

• A large handful of fresh dill

• 1 medium fresh beetroot

• 1 handful of walnuts, soaked in water for at least 1 hour

Method

1. Peel the beetroot and slice into approximately 1 cm thick slices. Boil for around 10 minutes, until soft but still slightly crunchy.

2. Grate the cauliflower florets using a food processor or box grater to create cauliflower rice.

3. Finely chop the fresh dill.

4. Mix the cauliflower rice with the dressing and dill in a bowl.

5. Plate and garnish with the beetroot slices and drained walnuts.

Creamy White Mayonnaise Dressing

Ingredients

• 80 g cashews, soaked in water for at least 1 hour

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 fresh garlic clove

• ¼ tsp turmeric

• 50–100 ml water, depending on your preferred consistency

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

Method

1. Drain the soaked cashews.

2. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.

3. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

4. This recipe makes approximately 300 ml of dressing.

💡 Time-Saving Tips

• Make the dressing once a week and keep it refrigerated in a sealed container. This makes preparing meals much quicker.

• Prepare cauliflower rice in advance and store it in a glass container in the fridge. When you're ready to eat, simply mix it with the dressing and dill.

• Soaking nuts can help soften them and may reduce some naturally occurring compounds such as phytates. If you soak them, drain and rinse well before using.

• Prepare your ingredients in advance and you'll have a quick, nutritious meal ready to go!

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