Recipe: Cauliflower with Salsa Verde (using parsley, capers, chives and olives)
Side Dishes - VegetablesCAULIFLOWER WITH SALSA VERDE
"Cauliflower shines when paired with boldly flavored ingredients like capers, mustard, and olives. Here, I combined that zesty trio with olive oil and fresh herbs in a bright salsa verde, which I spoon over simply roasted florets. You could saute the cauliflower instead of roasting it, but slipping it into the oven for a quick roast takes the least amount of effort."
1 medium head cauliflower, cored and cut into bite-size florets (about 5 cups)
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided use
3⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided use
FOR THE SALSA VERDE:
1⁄2 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
1⁄4 cup chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 Cerignola or other large green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped (about 1⁄3 cup)
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Put the cauliflower on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the oil, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and toss to coat evenly, then spread in a single layer.
Roast the cauliflower, stirring once or twice, for about 15 minutes, until golden brown and tender but not mushy. Taste a floret for doneness; larger florets may take slightly longer to cook.
Meanwhile, to make the salsa verde, in a small bowl, combine the parsley, chives, capers, mustard, lemon zest, pepper, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir to mix well. Stir in the remaining 4 tablespoons oil and the olives. (The salsa verde can be made up to 1 day ahead, covered, and refrigerated until serving.)
Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a serving platter and drizzle the salsa verde over the top. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Makes 4 servings
Used by permission to Recipelink.com from Random House
Source: Brassicas by Laura B. Russell

1 medium head cauliflower, cored and cut into bite-size florets (about 5 cups)
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided use
3⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided use
FOR THE SALSA VERDE:
1⁄2 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
1⁄4 cup chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 Cerignola or other large green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped (about 1⁄3 cup)
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Put the cauliflower on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the oil, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and toss to coat evenly, then spread in a single layer.
Roast the cauliflower, stirring once or twice, for about 15 minutes, until golden brown and tender but not mushy. Taste a floret for doneness; larger florets may take slightly longer to cook.
Meanwhile, to make the salsa verde, in a small bowl, combine the parsley, chives, capers, mustard, lemon zest, pepper, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir to mix well. Stir in the remaining 4 tablespoons oil and the olives. (The salsa verde can be made up to 1 day ahead, covered, and refrigerated until serving.)
Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a serving platter and drizzle the salsa verde over the top. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Makes 4 servings
Used by permission to Recipelink.com from Random House
Source: Brassicas by Laura B. Russell
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