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Active Time
30 min
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Total Time
30 min
Ingredients
Makes 12 servings (as part of tapas buffet)
Step 1
Cook cauliflower in a large pot ofboiling salted wateruntil just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain well in a colander, then transfer to a large bowl.
Step 2
While cauliflower boils, cook onion in oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and ham and cook, stirring frequently, until just heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley.
Step 3
Pour tomato mixture over cauliflower and toss to coat, then season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Cauliflower can be cut into florets and onion, tomatoes, and ham can be cut 1 day ahead and chilled separately in sealed plastic bags.
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Reviews (10)
Back to TopI did not think that this dish was bland at all for a vegetable side dish. It's not like it's a curry. I did substitue shallot for the red onion and that went well. I've saved this recipe and will definitely make it again.
bsvee
Minneapolis, MN
9/16/2012
Based upon the reviews I took complete license with the recipe. Really good..... if you roast the cauliflower instead of boiling it.
yrlewis121
NY
1/1/2010
This is a good start, but you really need the serrano ham. You can get it from any Italian deli. You also need fresh garlic and cayenne pepper to add a bit more oomph to the cauliflower. Also, don't substitute regular tomatoes for the grape tomatoes, they're much sweeter than cherry tomatoes, though strawberry tomatoes are OK too. You also need to think of this as part of a tapas buffet; spicier and punchier dishes are balanced with this one.
mggarrett
Ottawa
4/26/2008
The rating I am giving this is with the following substitutions and additions: shallot for onion, prosciutto for serrano, use some cayenne for the pepper and add 1 tsp fine herbs crumbled. Also sprinkle servings with fresh grated Parmesan cheese. I agree the recipe "as is" is pretty bland.
Anonymous
Central Florida
3/16/2008
Not being a fan of cauliflower, I was surprised that I liked this. I could not find the serrano ham and had to substitute prosciutto, but it tasted just fine.
Anonymous
Philadelphia
5/14/2007
I have no idea how someone could think this is bland - this is one of the best cauliflower dishes I've had in months, delicious, with balanced flavors, great summer food as a tapa or main course salad. Definitive a keeper.
Anonymous
Hamburg, Germany
4/27/2007
Extremely bland
Anonymous
New York, NY
3/18/2007
No butcher knew what I was talking about when I asked for serrano ham, so I substituted prosciutto. Very tasty and flavourful, but it seemed a little liquidy. I might try squeezing the juice out of the tomatoes a bit next time...
kellybean_19
Vancouver, BC
9/28/2006
Cauliflower takes on whatever flavors you add to it. This was simply there--nothing to write home about.
ikcedar
Evanston, IL
4/20/2005
A very flavorful and tasty recipe. Super easy to make. Serrano ham is a must, it makes the dish. I wouldn't substitute if you don't have to, but if you must prosciutto might work.
magglesp
San Francisco
3/8/2005
