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Shaved Cauliflower Salad with Coconut-Turmeric Relish

By Claire Saffitz
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Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

You can slice the cauliflower any direction you like, just be watchful of your fingertips on the mandoline and work over a bowl to catch all the bits of flying florets.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

1 small or 1/2 large head of cauliflower, core removed
3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
Coconut-Turmeric Relish (for serving; optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Very thinly slice cauliflower on a mandoline into a medium bowl. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    If using relish, add to cauliflower and toss to coat. Season with more salt and pepper.

TagsSaladCauliflowerVegetableSideMainDinnerLunchGluten FreeDairy FreeVeganVegetarianEasyQuickWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerBon Appétit

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