Bowl of Cauliflower a la Grecque
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Cauliflower a la Grecque


Italy   -   Cavolfiore del Pireo

Serves:
Effort:
Sched:
DoAhead:  
5 salad
**
1-3/4 hrs
Best
A light, moderately tart and attractive vegetable salad or appetizer to break the weight of heavier dishes. It can be made even several days ahead and refrigerated.




1-1/2
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2
1/4
1/2
2
5
2-1/2
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cl
c
c


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Cauliflower
-- Dressing
Garlic
Olive Oil ExtV
Lemon Juice
Bay Leaves
Peppercorns
Water
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Make   -   (1-3/4+ hr - 15 min work))
  1. Break CAULIFLOWER into attractive medium size flowerets.
  2. Crush GARLIC very lightly, Mix together All Dressing items in a saucepan large enough to also contain the Caluliflower. Bring to a boil and simmer covered for about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in Cauliflower, bring back to a boil and continue to simmer until Cauliflower is just a bit underdone, no more than 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let cool, still covered.
  4. Fish out Garlic, Bay Leaves, and Peppercorns if you wish. Refrigerate for at least 1-1/2 hours - more is better.
NOTES:
  1. U.S. measure: t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch, ar=as required tt=to taste
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