Citrus Marinated Fioretto Salad

This Fioretto recipe draws inspiration from Japanese vegetables, building them into a flavorful cauliflower salad. Colorful, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Citrus-marinated Fioretto Salad is a versatile starter or side dish. Fioretto is a cousin of cauliflower, with delicate coral-like florets. This Japanese produce gives an original spin on a cauliflower recipe. This light and refreshing dish features tender Fioretto, crunchy radishes, and tangy oranges.

Servings

8-10

Prep Time

25 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

INGREDIENTS

1 ea. Fioretto head, cut into florets
1 ea. Orange, juice and zest
1 ea. Lemon, juice and zest
Salt, as needed
Ground black pepper, as needed

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE

¼ cup Champagne vinegar
1 Tbsp. Shallot, minced
1 tsp. Orange zest
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. Honey
½ cup Extra-virgin olive oil

FOR THE SALAD

½ cup Radishes, shaved
¼ cup Chives, cut in 1” pieces
1 bu. Orange segments
2 Tbsp. Hazelnuts, toasted, chopped (optional)

DIRECTIONS

FOR THE FIORETTO:

Toss the Fioretto cauliflower with the orange and lemon zests, salt and pepper. Place in a steamer and steam for 3-5 minutes. Remove from the steamer and spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with orange and lemon juice. Let cool.

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE

Combine the champagne vinegar, shallots, orange zest, Dijon mustard, and honey in a bowl. Whisk to dissolve the honey. Whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper.

FOR THE SALAD:

Combine the fioretto, radishes, chives, and oranges in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle with vinaigrette and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Place the arugula on a platter. Top with the fioretto mixture on top. Serve garnished with toasted nuts.

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This dish was created for the Oishii Nippon Project in collaboration with the Culinary Institute of America. Follow link for a video demonstration and more ONP recipes.

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