Cauliflower and Bean Salad With a Basil Dressing Recipe

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Cauliflower and Bean Salad With a Basil Dressing
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  1. Cauliflower - We need to steam the cauliflower. I like to use a saute pan vs a pot so the cauliflower cooks evenly. Just add about 1-1 1/2 cups water and bring to medium heat. Add the cauliflower to the pan, cover, and cook 4-5 minutes, depends on the size of your cauliflower and the size of your pan. Cook until just tender, you don't want them soft where they are falling apart. Once done, just remove from the heat, drain and put in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Just a minute in the ice water and then remove and set to the side. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.
  2. Beans - In the same pan, once again add about 1 cup water and bring to medium high heat. Add the beans and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Again, not soft, I like a little crisp to my beans. It is almost like blanching, but I like them cooked just a bit more. Remove from the heat, drain and put in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Just a minute in the water water and then remove and set to the side to cool. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.
  3. Croutons - In the same pan once again, add the olive oil and bring to medium high heat and add croutons. Stir to combine and saute until the bread crumbs begin to brown. Remove to the side and let cool. You can easily make these ahead and just store in a small baggie in the refrigerator.
  4. Dressing - Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, anchovies, parsley, basil and scallions and pepper to taste. No need for the salt as the anchovies are salty.
  5. Serving - Add the cauliflower, beans, bread crumbs, olive and tomatoes and toss until combined. Plate and drizzle the basil parsley dressing over the top and garnish with parmesan.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1381.56 Kcal (5784 kJ)
Calories from fat 734.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 81.6g 126%
Sodium 1617.84mg 67%
Potassium 5900.53mg 126%
Total Carbs 142.25g 47%
Sugars 68.19g 273%
Dietary Fiber 37.55g 150%
Protein 35.76g 72%
Vitamin C 543.1mg 905%
Iron 4.6mg 26%
Calcium 485.9mg 49%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 51.94 Kcal (217 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.07g 126%
Sodium 60.83mg 67%
Potassium 221.85mg 126%
Total Carbs 5.35g 47%
Sugars 2.56g 273%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 150%
Protein 1.34g 72%
Vitamin C 20.4mg 905%
Iron 0.2mg 26%
Calcium 18.3mg 49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 33.6
    Points
  • 37
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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