There is nothing quite like a dish made of vegetables that are at their very best. Rediscover a seasonal vegetable each month with Clearspring's new feature: 

May: Cauliflower

Facts:

The cauliflower is not generally thought of as a quintessential spring vegetable, but it is in fact at its best in May. A type of brassica, along with leafy greens such as cabbage, kale and broccoli, its name actually originates from ‘cole flower’, with ‘cole’ and ‘kale’ being variations of the same word. Low in fat and calories, but high in fibre, folic acid and vitamin C, it is a nutritionally ideal vegetable. The cauliflower and the warming classic 'cauliflower cheese' are traditional British products, but sadly, British cauliflower farmers are currently struggling to make a living due to an unwillingness on the parts of supermarkets to give them a proper price, which has led to the birth of the Save the Cauliflower campaign.

Recipes:

Clearspring's top recommendation is cauliflower with white miso vinaigrette. Cook and then allow to cool before pouring on mellow miso dressing for a healthy, dairy-free and delicious salad. Alteratively, try adding into salads or other vegetable dishes, either raw or after frying in sesame oil with sesame, pumpkin or other seeds. Alternatively, mix into curries with coconut milk and cashew nuts, or try cooking with saffron to give it a really sunny feel.