YaYa's Cauliflower Salad
This old-fashioned cauliflower salad is light, crunchy, and full of fresh flavor. The crisp romaine lettuce is tossed in a creamy Parmesan dressing with garlic and lemon, topped with buttery bread crumbs, and finished with grated cauliflower for a delightful contrast of texture. It’s the perfect make-right-before-serving salad that’s both beautiful and refreshing.
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 245kcal
Ingredients
- ½ head cauliflower grated
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 13 oz romaine lettuce 9–10 cups bite-size pieces
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic mashed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small skillet, brown bread crumbs in melted butter until golden. Set aside to cool.
- Tear romaine into bite-size pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and mashed garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the lettuce and toss well to coat.
- Sprinkle browned bread crumbs on top but do not toss.
- Grate cauliflower and sprinkle it evenly over the top.
- Serve immediately without tossing to maintain texture and freshness.