WARM CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH CAPER VINAIGRETTE
Slightly charred and still hot-out-of-the-oven cauliflower is the base for a simple but tangy and flavorful caper dressing. Paired with sweet dates, dried cranberries and crunchy almonds, it's the perfect warm salad that can be enjoyed on its own as a light and satisfying main dish for lunch, or an elegant side to your favorite dinnertime entrée.
Provided by Alejandra Ramos
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- For the cauliflower salad: Remove the core and leaves from the cauliflower, then use your hands and a knife to break apart and coarsely chop the florets into about 2- to 3-inch pieces. Spread on a baking sheet and drizzle generously with the oil. Season with salt. Toss to coat, then roast until the cauliflower is tender and slightly crisp around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the caper vinaigrette: Combine the garlic, lemon zest and juice, oil, vinegar, parsley, capers, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl. Add the dates, almonds, cranberries and capers. Pour in about 1/3 cup of the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Taste and add additional dressing as desired (you won't need all of it). Sprinkle with the crushed red pepper flakes if desired and serve warm.
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Gugsa Alula
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.
Poyraz Barış YAŞAR
[email protected]I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it didn't really wow me either.
Moheeb khan
[email protected]I found this salad to be a bit too oily. I think I would have preferred it with less vinaigrette.
Anthony William 66
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salad turned out bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but the flavors just didn't come together.
Damo
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish. I would definitely recommend it.
Noelle Noelle
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to cook cauliflower. This recipe definitely fits the bill. The salad was delicious and the roasted cauliflower was the star of the show.
Niko Telokom
[email protected]This salad is easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of roasted cauliflower, capers, and almonds. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.
Xlysia Fletcher
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish. I would definitely recommend it.
Johnny Saffel
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The salad was really good. The cauliflower was roasted perfectly and the vinaigrette was flavorful.
Sulayman Hawlader
[email protected]This salad is delicious! The roasted cauliflower is tender and flavorful, and the caper vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
joanne keeling
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little bit more salt to the vinaigrette.
Paula Baillie
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of roasted cauliflower, capers, and almonds. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.
Samrat Kshetri
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cauliflower, but this salad changed my mind. The roasting process really brought out the cauliflower's natural sweetness, and the vinaigrette was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.
Catherine Collins
[email protected]This warm cauliflower salad was a hit at my dinner party! The roasted cauliflower was perfectly tender and flavorful, and the caper vinaigrette added a bright, tangy touch. I also loved the addition of the toasted almonds, which gave the salad a nice