EASY CAULIFLOWER & POTATO SALAD.

EASY CAULIFLOWER & POTATO SALAD.

When summer comes around I want to make meals that are easy and fast especially on the hot hot days when it can reach 110.  This is one of our favorites.

Note: This is a very flexible recipe.  Don't want a lot add less potatoes and cauliflower, want more add more. The key is to keep the potatoes and cauliflower of equal proportions.

INGREDIENTS: ( Have a steamer pot ready)

About 4 medium potatoes of your choice. (About a 1/2 of a pound)  I like yukons, yellows and reds.  But any potato will do.

A whole cauliflower.  (About a 1/2 of a pound)

One to two table spoons Mayonnaise

1 teaspoon of hot Chinese Mustered ( Optional)

3 celery stalks 

2 Table spoons of capers. any size will do.

1 half of a white onion or whole depending on how much you like onion.  I tend to use it all, except for a small batch.

1 Red bell pepper chopped small.

Note: Now don't hesitate to add any extras if you want.  Make it your own.  You can add diced jicama, apples, cucumber or black olives.   

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

DICES, STEAM & MIX  That's all their is too it.

First cut the Potatoes in half, right down the middle, next place the two half face down on the cutting board.  Cut lengthwise into three equal half or two depending the size of the potato. Turn side ways and cut into 3 or 4 times. You should end up with equal size or bite size potato chunks.  Cut all the potatoes and set aside.  Now cut the steam out of the cauliflower, by pointing the knife down into the steam and carefully cutting and breaking it out.  Break off the cauliflower florets.  Now take your knife and act like your cutting off the little trees, until you have what you need.  Mix the cauliflower piece with the potato piece, Then add it to the steamer basket. Turn the stove to high.  Check frequently. Pull a piece out cool it and carefully taste it.   Is is tender or crisp.  Crisps is not done. Tender is done.  Soft and mushy over done.   Although it can be past tender a little bit.
NOTE: WHEN LIFTING THE STEAMING BASKET LID. ALWAYS OPEN IT UP AWAY FROM YOU. ANGLE THE LID SO THE STEAM IS DIRECTED AWAY FROM YOUR FACE, THEN PROCEED WITH WHAT YOU NEED TO DO.

Next; Dice all the veggies you want to add, onion, red bell pepper, celery set aside in a bowl and add capers.

When the potatoes and cauliflower are done. Turn off stove and cool right away.  Put in large bowl and add cold water to it until you can stick your fingers in the water and swish it around. Add ice cubes to speed up the process, when the ice cubes are melted the food should be cool enough. Drain well.  Use the same bowl and add the veggies.  Now add one or two tablespoons of mayonnaise and mustard, mix into salad well.  If you want you can let rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour or a half to cool. Or you can eat right away.


DIG IN AND ENJOY.