Go Back
joyous healthjoyoushealth.com

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

SaladsDairy FreeDetox Friendlygluten-freeJoyous ComfortVeganVegetarian
This cauliflower salad has a wonderful variety of flavours from sweet to savoury and it's got a really good crunch. You can serve it warm or chilled, either way, it's delicious!
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into bite size pieces
  • 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • 1/3 cup dried unsulfured cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery

Dressing

  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Mix cauliflower with olive oil and sea salt. Spread out on a roasting pan or cookie sheet. Bake on top oven rack for 25 minutes or until fork tender and golden brown. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and set aside to cool.
  • Decrease temperature of oven to 325 F degrees. Spread pecans on to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 10-15 minutes.
  • Allow the nuts to cool slightly, then coarsely chop. Combine salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Add to the cauliflower with all the remaining ingredients. Serve at room temperature.
  • Drizzle with a little extra olive oil just before serving.

Notes

Eat warm or chilled the next day.
Option: Add 1 cup of canneillini or navy beans for some more protein.
Find this recipe and more at https://www.joyoushealth.com/27299-blog-roasted-cauliflower-salad/