Karen’s Opinion

Today’s Four Foods on Friday talks about Memorial Day and how we might celebrate the holiday.

#1. Do you celebrate Memorial Day with a picnic, cookout, road trip or some other way?
We don’t have any set in stone plans as each year’s activities depend on whether we are attending the Indy 500 race or not. This year, my daughter and my husband are going to the race. I hope to get a bunch of sewing done that day.

#2. What are staples at your summer time cookouts? I love a juicy hamburger. We have a local butcher who cuts meat in his little grocery store, “Bill’s”. I like the flavor of the meat from his shop so much better than a chain grocery. Besides hamburgers and hot dogs, I think chips and watermelon are on the table too.

#3. What drink do you find most refreshing on a hot summer day? lemonade or water

#4. Share a recipe for a picnic side dish.

LETTUCE & CAULIFLOWER SALAD

1 head lettuce (I prefer heart of romaine)
1 head cauliflower
1 package frozen peas
Miracle Whip salad dressing approx 5 tablespoons
1 pkg dry ranch dressing
1 red onion chopped

pull lettuce into small pieces to make 2 cups
chop cauliflower into bite size pieces use approx 1/2 head
add all ingredients and toss
refrigerate

I found this recipe for Creamy Chopped Cauliflower Salad at Eating Well and I am anxious to try it.

Creamy Chopped Cauliflower Salad

Makes 6 servings, about 1 cup each
Ingredients

5 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 small shallot, finely chopped
½ teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 cups chopped cauliflower florets (about ½ large head)
2 cups chopped heart of romaine
1 tart-sweet red apple, chopped
eating well Creamy Chopped Cauliflower Salad Ingredients Cont.

eating well Creamy Chopped Cauliflower Salad Instructions

Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, shallot, caraway seeds (if using) and pepper in a large bowl until smooth. Add cauliflower, romaine and apple; toss to coat.
eating well Creamy Chopped Cauliflower Salad Instructions Cont.

eating well Creamy Chopped Cauliflower Salad Nutrition Information

Per serving: 54 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 2 g fiber; 128 mg sodium; 257 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (53% daily value), Vitamin A (22% dv), Folate (15% dv).
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat