Cauliflower and Bacon Salad

Still trying out more salads this week and decided on giving cauliflower a go. Although I do like raw cauliflower, with this recipe I like to cook it for just a few minutes to let the dressing really get into it.

You can use bacon, pancetta, speck, whatever you have in the fridge. I had some serrano ham so used that. The juices from cooking it, makes the dressing delicious either way.

I served this with some spicy chicken kebabs which were simply marinated in a mix of peri peri sauce and Franks sauce. Then put the meat on the skewers and painted on more marinade whilst the kebabs were grilling. Delicious!

Cauliflower & Bacon Salad

Ingredients:         

1 small head cauliflower
1 tbsp. olive oil
5-6 slices bacon (serrano, speck)
1 roasted red pepper, chopped
half tsp dried parsley

1 small clove garlic, crushed
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
salt & pepper


Method:

Cut the cauliflower into the smallest florets you can, it takes a bit of patience, but will taste better if smaller. Pop into a saucepan with boiling water and cook for approx. 5-6 minutes, until tender. Drain and let dry out on a clean tea towel.

Fry the bacon in a hot pan with a little oil until crispy. Remove the bacon and set to one side. Pour the flavoured oil into a small bowl and add the garlic, mustard, vinegar and 2 tbsp. olive oil. Season and whisk well.

Put the cauliflower into a bowl. Add the red pepper, parsley and crumble in the crispy bacon. Add the dressing and mix thoroughly. Serve and enjoy!

I had mine with spicy chicken kebabs. Delicious.

Spicy Chicken Kebabs