Chopped Veggie Salad With Pasta And Creamy Cauliflower Dressing
Who knew that blended cauliflower could make for a luscious, velvety dressing? Drizzle this creamy sauce over a jumble of macaroni noodles and crisp veggies for a pasta salad that rivals anything you can buy from the store. Tangy pepperoncini and aromatic parsley make perfect garnishes for this quick and easy meal.
A delicious mashup of macaroni salad and chopped vegetable salad, this colorful dish gets coated with a creamy herbed dressing made with pureed raw cauliflower.
INGREDIENTS
SALAD
- 6 ounces dry whole-grain elbow macaroni
- 2 cups green beans, cut into ½-inch dice (12 ounces)
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice (1 cup)
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce (½-inch pieces)
- 1 cup roughly chopped red cabbage
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup red onion, cut into ¼-inch dice
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 whole pepperoncini, sliced (optional)
DRESSING
- 1 cup 1-inch raw cauliflower florets (about 4 ounces)
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon yellow mustard
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon dried marjoram
- Freshly ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook according to package directions. Five minutes before you expect the pasta to be done, add green beans and carrots to the pot. Return water to a boil, and continue to cook until pasta and veggies are tender. Drain and transfer pasta, green beans, and carrots to a large serving bowl.
- To make the dressing, in a blender, combine the cauliflower, almond flour, nutritional yeast, vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, mustard, salt, marjoram, pepper, and 1 cup of water. Blend 5 to 7 minutes or until smooth.
- Transfer the dressing to a saucepan and cook on medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes to thicken. Remove pan from heat and let dressing cool.
- Add the dressing, lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, and onion to the pasta mixture, and toss to coat.
- Garnish with parsley and pepperoncini (if using) right before serving.
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Isabella is a plant-based health coach who has been helping women over 40 transform their health for over 20 years. She is passionate about helping women feel their best and live their healthiest lives possible.Isabella believes that a plant-based diet is the best way to improve health and well-being. She has seen firsthand the benefits of a plant-based diet for women over 40, including weight loss, improved energy levels, reduced risk of chronic diseases, and increased vitality.She offers a variety of services to help women over 40 achieve their health goals. She provides one-on-one coaching, group workshops, and online courses. She also offers a variety of plant-based recipes and meal plans to assist you in your transformation.If you are a woman over 40 who is ready to make a change in your health, Isabella can help.She will work with you to create a personalised plan that will help you reach your goals faster and without the pain of dieting and strenuous exercise.Schedule a free consultation with Isabella today to learn more about how she can help you transform your health.
