Tunisian Cauliflower Salad with Sesame and Soy Marinade
salad

🥕 Ingredients
Servings:4
- Cauliflower — 1.0 small head
- Garlic cloves — 2.0 pcs
- Salt — NaN
- Lemon juice — 2.0 tbsp
- Sugar — 1.0 tbsp
- Soy sauce — 1.0 tbsp
- Sesame seeds — 1.0 tbsp
- Vegetable oil — 2.0 tbsp
📘 Instructions
- Step 1: 1. To prepare this Tunisian-style cauliflower salad, begin by separating the cauliflower into florets. Rinse thoroughly and boil in salted water for 5 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and cut into smaller pieces.
- Step 2: 2. Peel and finely chop the garlic.
- Step 3: 3. In a bowl, prepare the marinade by mixing lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame seeds. Add the chopped garlic and stir well. Let the mixture sit briefly to develop flavor.
- Step 4: 4. Pour the marinade over the cauliflower pieces and mix thoroughly. Let the salad sit for 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Step 5: 5. Add vegetable oil and mix again.
- Step 6: 6. Before serving, drain any excess liquid, toss gently, and sprinkle with additional sesame seeds if desired.
- Step 7: 7. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or appetizer. Pairs well with grilled meats or flatbread.
🍽 Nutrition
🥩 Protein: 4g
🥑 Fat: 10g
🍞 Carbs: 7g
🔥 Calories: 140 kcal
Difficulty: Easy
Spiciness: Mild
