Marinated Cauliflower [microwave]
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Oven: 700 watts
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 6 to 8 minutes
Waiting time: none
A perfect cauliflower mixture; wether served lukewarm or cold, it always is part of an interesting meal, served with hot or cold poached chicken.
  • 1 medium-size cauliflower
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] water
  • 3 green onions, finely minced [green and white parts]
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] prepared mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] salt
  • Pinch of pepper
  • Cut cauliflower into flowerets, as you would for plain cauliflower.
  • Arrange flowerets into a microwave-safe dish; pour in water, cover dish and microwave on 'HIGH' for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • After 6 minutes, check for doneness, with the tip of a knife.
  • Drain flowerets; arrange into a nice salad bowl.
  • Sprinkle flowerets with minced green onions.
  • Mix together olive or vegetable oil, prepated mustard, salt and pepper; pour all over cualiflower flowerets.
  • Just before serving, stir mixture.
  • Serve, lukewarm or at room temperature.
  • Do not refrigerate.