Southwestern Recipes
Ensalada de Coliflor (Cauliflower Salad)
Ingredients
- 1 whole large cauliflower, cleaned and trimmed, left whole
- 2 large ripe avocados, mashed
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 small onion, minced
- 2 canned whole green chiles, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/2 small head lettuce, shredded
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Pimiento (garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the whole cauliflower in boiling salted water to cover until done but still firm. Refresh in cold water, drain thoroughly, and chill.
- Remove seeds from the chiles. Mix together avocados, lemon juice, onion, chiles, salt and pepper.
- To assemble: place shredded lettuce on a serving platter. Place whole cauliflower in center and cover with avocado mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Decorate with strips of pimiento.