This white cousin of broccoli is often overlooked. Cauliflower is sometimes served at parties along with other raw vegetables, but it is altogether left out of most dinners, unless it’s slathered with gooey cheese sauce or disguised as potatoes for low-carb dieters.

Try this healthy salad that uses grilled cauliflower for a different side dish. It’s easy to prepare when the grill is already going. The recipe may sounds a little unusual, but it makes a delicious salad. It is packed with vitamin C and fiber and low in calories and fat.

Ingredients:

1 head cauliflower, cut into 4 equal parts 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 Tablespoon mustard seeds 3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, minced 1 Tablespoon chives, minced 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and cut

Directions:

Light grill and let coals get red hot. Meanwhile bring a pot of water to a boil and drop cauliflower in. Let cook until barely tender, about 10 minutes. Remove and rinse with cool water.

Cook cauliflower pieces on grill until slightly charred and tender, about 10 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, spices and herbs. Add raisins and let stand until they are plump. Pour over cauliflower and toss to coat. Serve over lettuce. Makes four salad portions.

Recipe courtesy of Molly Albertson