1/2 small cauliflower
1 large onion, skinned and diced
1 cucumber, diced
1 large green pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 large red pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
225 g (8 oz) young spinach, trimmed and roughly chopped
10 ml (2 tsp) sugar
5 ml (1 tsp) paprika
5 ml (1 tsp) thyme
5 ml (1 tsp) chopped parsley
90 ml (6 tbsp) salad oil
45 ml (3 tbsp) vinegar
1 large garlic clove, skinned and crushed (optional)
salt and freshly ground pepper