J.R. Johnson

Today’s entry reminds me that unexpected delights can wait around any corner.

Cauliflower Salad

I’m not positive of this recipe’s provenance but I believe it came from a boyfriend’s mother, a long time ago. This is one of those dishes whose ingredients repel (me at least) but tastes fabulous. I tend to avoid cauliflower, dislike mayonnaise on textural grounds, and am reluctant to approve of anything with sugar and bacon in the same bowl.* Except this.

1½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sugar
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
1 onion, finely chopped
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 head lettuce, chopped

1.     Mix together mayonnaise, sugar, cheese and onion.

2.     Add cauliflower, bacon, and lettuce. Mix and let stand an hour or so.

* This recipe predates the candied bacon craze, which I admit is delicious.