**Discover the Culinary Symphony of Cumin-Marinated Cauliflower and Carrot Salad: A Refreshing Fusion of Flavors**
Embark on a culinary journey with the tantalizing cumin-marinated cauliflower and carrot salad, where the vibrant colors and bold flavors create a harmonious symphony on your palate. This refreshing salad is not just a feast for the eyes, but also a delightful treat for the taste buds. With its perfect balance of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet notes, this dish is a true testament to the culinary magic that can be created with simple, yet delectable ingredients.
In this article, we present two variations of this incredible salad: a classic cumin-marinated version and a spicy harissa-spiced rendition. Both recipes offer a delightful interplay of textures and flavors, featuring tender-crisp cauliflower and carrots enveloped in a flavorful marinade that tantalizes the senses.
The classic cumin-marinated salad exudes a warm and earthy aroma, with cumin seeds adding a distinct nutty flavor and a hint of smokiness. The addition of lemon juice and fresh cilantro lends a refreshing brightness and herbaceousness, while the touch of honey brings a subtle sweetness that balances the tanginess of the dressing.
On the other hand, the spicy harissa-spiced salad ignites your taste buds with its vibrant red hue and bold flavors. Harissa paste, a North African chili pepper paste, infuses the salad with a fiery kick, while the combination of cumin, coriander, and paprika adds depth and complexity. The roasted peanuts add a welcome crunch and a touch of nutty richness, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
Whether you prefer the classic elegance of the cumin-marinated salad or the fiery allure of the harissa-spiced version, both recipes promise a culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. So, prepare to embark on this delightful journey of flavors and discover the magic of the cumin-marinated cauliflower and carrot salad.
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cauliflower, large carrots, ground cumin, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil, medium red onion, fresh italian parsley, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, water, olive oil, kosher salt, pepper
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, carrots, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper and olive oil. Toss until well-coated.
- Spread the vegetables on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, until the carrots are tender.
- Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and water. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the onion and parsley. Add the roasted cauliflower and carrots, and toss well.
- Drizzle the salad with the dressing, then serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 5 grams
CUMIN-MARINATED CAULIFLOWER AND CARROT SALAD
Here's a salad inspired by the flavors of Moroccan cooking! The original recipe was found in the 2000 Pillsbury Classic, Farmer's Market Cookbook. Cooking & preparation does not include the 3 hours needed in the refrigerator to marinate!
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Cauliflower
Time 20m
Yield 5 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill large saucepan with water & bring to boil, then add cauliflower & carrots.
- Bring back to a boil & cook 2 minutes to blanch, then drain & rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
- Meanwhile, in medium nonmetal bowl, combine all remaining ingredients, mixing well.
- Add cauliflower & carrots, tossing to coat.
- Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving, stirring occasionally & letting veggies marinate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 387.4, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 6.4, Protein 3.5
HARISSA CARROTS AND CAULIFLOWER
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Toss the carrots and cauliflower with 3 tablespoons olive oil on a baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Broil until tender and charred, 13 to 15 minutes.
- Sauté the garlic in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, 1 minute. Stir in the coriander and cumin.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and harissa; toss with the vegetables. Season with salt.
SPICY MARINATED CAULIFLOWER SALAD
Simple cauliflower salad dressed in a homemade vinegar dressing that is a perfect side for a summertime BBQ, picnic, or potluck. My inspiration came from my love of giardiniera. Feel free to omit the crushed red pepper flakes for a non-spicy version.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine cauliflower, bell pepper, carrot, onion, celery, olives, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Whisk vinegar, olive oil, garlic, dill, and crushed pepper flakes together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour dressing over the cauliflower mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 224.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
MARINATED CAULIFLOWER AND CARROT SALAD
This recipe, as is, comes from Taste of Home Best Holiday Recipes, 2008. Preparation time does not include the 8 hours need to marinate!
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Cauliflower
Time 10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In small saucepan, bring vinegar, oil & water just to a boil.
- Meanwhile, place cauliflower, bay leaf, garlic & lemon pepper in large heat-proof bowl.
- Add hot oil mixture to cauliflower mixture, then toss to combine.
- Cover & refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.
- Add carrot, onion, parsley & basil, then toss to coat.
- Cover & refrigerate another 2 hours.
- Before serving, discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.3, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 18.5, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 1
MARINATED CAULIFLOWER SALAD
I often serve this as an appetizer alongside a meat and cheese tray. But it can also be a side dish. -Stephanie Hase, Lyons, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring vinegar, oil and water just to a boil., Meanwhile, place next 5 ingredients in a large heatproof bowl. Add hot oil mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. , Add carrot, onion, parsley and basil; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours longer. Discard bay leaf. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CAULIFLOWER & CARROT SALAD
Keep this healthy salad in the fridge to serve with cold meats or cheese
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Side dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Break cauliflower into florets, cutting any larger ones into thin slices. Mix with carrots, red onion, capers and chopped parsley. Whisk white wine vinegar with Dijon mustard, season, then whisk in olive oil and mayonnaise.
- Pour over the salad and mix well. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium
ROASTED CARROT CAULIFLOWER QUINOA SALAD WITH SUNSHINE DRESSING
Beautiful roasted carrot cauliflower quinoa salad tossed with fresh herbs, sweet Medjool dates and salty pistachios. This vegan cauliflower quinoa salad is lightly dressed with a bright sunshine dressing for the perfect plant-based lunch or side dish!
Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com
Categories Dairy Free Gluten Free Lunch Salad Vegan Vegetarian
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large pan with parchment paper and add carrots and cauliflower; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, cayenne and salt and pepper. Toss well to combine and coat the veggies with the oil and spices. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until carrots and cauliflower are tender and golden; flip veggies halfway through to ensure even roasting.
- While the veggies are roasting, you can cook your quinoa: add in quinoa and water to a medium pot and bring mixture to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low and cook for exactly 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove from heat and fluff quinoa with a fork, then replace the lid and allow quinoa to steam for 5-10 more minutes.
- Once quinoa is done cooking, add to a large bowl, then add in the roasted carrots and cauliflower, green onion, cilantro, parsley, chopped dates, pistachios and peas.
- Make the sunshine dressing: in a medium bowl, mix together the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, ginger, turmeric, garlic powder and salt and pepper. Add 2-3 tablespoons of warm water to thin out the dressing so that it's nice and pourable. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Pour dressing over the salad and mix well to combine. Serves 4 as a main meal, 6 as a side.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (based on 4), Calories 391 kcal, Fat 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Carbohydrate 55 g, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 18.7 g, Protein 12.2 g
CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND CARROTS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Whisk together the curry powder, cumin, salt, pepper and olive oil in a medium bowl.
- Spread the cauliflower, carrots, and onion in a single layer on a large baking sheet-lined with tin foil. Drizzle with the dressing and toss so it is thoroughly coated.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven until tender and browned, about 40 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Remove to a serving bowl and sprinkle with parsley and a drizzle of olive oil on top. Serve hot or at room temperature.
CAULIFLOWER AND CARROT SALAD
Steps:
- Place the cauliflower in a skillet with a small amount of water. Cover and steam for 2 minutes, then add the carrots. Continue to steam, covered, until both are tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
- Transfer the vegetables to a colander and refresh under cool water.
- Combine the cauliflower and carrots in a serving bowl with the remaining ingredients. Toss well. Serve at once.
- nutrition information
- Calories: 217
- Total Fat: 16g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sodium: 425mg
CUMIN ROASTED CARROTS
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F, or a grill to high (if you are outside, prepare a campfire). Cut any large carrots in half lengthwise and crosswise.
- Drizzle a large sheet of foil with some oil. Arrange the carrots in a flat, single layer over half the sheet of foil. Drizzle the carrots with more oil and sprinkle with the garlic, cumin and salt and pepper. Top the carrots with the butter and drizzle with the honey. Fold the foil in half over the carrots and fold the edges to seal and form a pouch. To avoid crowding the carrots, make two pouches if necessary.
- Cook the pouch in the oven or on a grill or campfire for 15 minutes. To serve, cut open the pouch tableside and finish with a sprinkle of parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calorie, Fat 6.5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 8 milligrams, Sodium 206 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 3.5 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 6 grams
CARROT SALAD WITH CUMIN AND CORIANDER
These lemony carrots taste lovely just as the recipe is written, perfumed with toasted cumin and coriander, a hint of garlic, and a touch of cayenne. This recipe draws its inspiration from Moroccan carrot salads, many of which use cooked vegetables, but this version uses slivered raw carrots instead. But if you want to splash out, try a pinch of cinnamon, and top with lots of fluffy chopped cilantro and thinly sliced jalapeño. Or add crumbled feta and olives. For the best-looking salad, use the julienne blade of a food processor, or cut the carrots into thin matchstick shapes with a sharp knife. The large holes of a box grater will work, too, but the result won't be quite as attractive. (But avoid those supermarket bags of pre-grated carrots. They're not suitable here.)
Provided by David Tanis
Categories salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put carrots in a medium bowl. Add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander and cayenne. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Leave to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish.
- To serve, sprinkle with preserved lemon, if you like, and garnish with mint leaves.
ROASTED NEW CARROTS, CAULIFLOWER, GRAINS & CARROT-TOP DRESSING
Try this warm grains salad, featuring carrots, cauliflower and green beans. It uses the whole vegetables - stalks and all - which are just as delicious
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Lunch, Side dish
Time 1h20m
Yield Serves 6-8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 8. Combine the cauliflower (including the leaves and stalks) and carrots in a bowl with the cumin, honey, 2 tbsp of the oil and season with salt. Line a shallow roasting tin with baking parchment, tip in the vegetables and roast for 30 mins, turning them occasionally until caramelised.
- While the veg are roasting, cook the grains following pack instructions and add the green beans for the last 5 mins. When everything is cooked, drain and toss with the remaining oil and set aside.
- To make the dressing, tip all the ingredients into a small food processor or mini chopper and blitz to a thick paste. Tip the grains and beans onto a platter with the carrots and cauliflower scattered over, then spoon over the dressing and serve any extra on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
MARINATED CAULIFLOWER AND CARROTS WITH MINT
This is an elaboration of one of my favorite carrot dishes. That dish couldn't be simpler - steamed carrots tossed with sherry vinegar, olive oil, salt and fresh mint. It is good at room temperature or warm, as a starter or a side dish. I added steamed cauliflower to the mix but made no other changes to the formula. The cauliflower, which always loves a vinegar marinade, is a wonderful addition, very compatible with the carrots and pretty, too. The dish is great for a buffet as it only gets better as it sits. The dish is particularly beautiful if you use different colored carrots.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, snack, vegetables, appetizer, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings as a starter or side
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place carrots and cauliflower in a steamer above 1 inch of boiling water, cover and steam 5 to 8 minutes, until both vegetables are tender but not too soft. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Add salt and pepper, and toss with vinegar and olive oil. Allow to cool slightly, then toss with mint. Serve warm or at room temperature. If serving warm, just before serving heat in a pan over medium heat, preferably before adding mint.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 75, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 198 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm cauliflower and carrots. This will ensure that your salad is crisp and flavorful.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the cauliflower and carrots. This will help to prevent them from breaking or becoming mushy.
- Don't overcook the cauliflower. It should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
- Allow the salad to cool completely before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the salad with your favorite dressing. A simple vinaigrette or tahini dressing would be a good choice.
Conclusion:
This cumin-marinated cauliflower and carrot salad is a healthy and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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