Mexican Pickled Cauliflower Salad (coliflor Encurtido)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar or 1/4 cup other mild vinegar
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot red chili pepper flakes (or minced fresh red chile to taste)
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 1/2-1 teaspoon ground cumin, to taste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Recipe

• 1 blanch cauliflower 3 to 4 minutes in boiling water. do not overcook, as it should retain some crispness.
• 2 drain and immerse in ice water to chill, then drain well.
• 3 make dressing by heating remaining ingredients (except cilantro) until the salt dissolves and flavors have begun to meld. do not boil it.
• 4 pour dressing over cauliflower and toss well.
• 5 let salad marinate at least one hour, or overnight.
• 6 add cilantro just prior to serving.