Cauliflower Lovers' Salad

The cauliflower lover in this household is Jerry. That is not to say that I do not like cauliflower, which I do. I like it both raw and cooked. But Jerry likes it only raw. He will eat it when I cook it, but he always says he likes it better raw. He eats it as a snack just going to the refrigerator and breaking off a florette or two. He loves it in salads. So I made this salad just for him and any other cauliflower lovers out there.

Cauliflower Lovers' Salad

1 medium head cauliflower
2 medium tomatoes
1 small red onion
12-15 pitted Kalamata olives
4 Boston lettuce leaves per serving
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-3 tablespoons water
salt and black pepper to taste

Cut the cauliflower into florettes and the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the onion. Cut the olives into quarters. Place the cut vegetables in a medium sized bowl and set aside.

In a small jar with a cover, shake together the olive oil and lemon juice. Because there is so little fat, you will need to add water one tablespoon at a time until you like the taste. Add the salt and pepper and shake the jar vigorously to combine the liquids.

Pour the dressing over the cut vegetables.

Arrange four washed lettuce leaves on each serving plate.

Serves 2-4 depending on what else is being served.