Best 9 Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipes

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Roasted Cauliflower Salad: A Delightful Symphony of Flavors and Textures

Feast your senses on the Roasted Cauliflower Salad, where the humble cauliflower is transformed into a culinary masterpiece. This vibrant salad presents a captivating medley of roasted cauliflower florets, emanating an enticing charred aroma, perfectly complemented by crisp and refreshing elements. Succulent cherry tomatoes burst with sweetness, while red onion adds a touch of pungency. Delicate feta cheese crumbles contribute a salty, tangy dimension, while fresh parsley lends a vibrant herbaceousness. A zesty lemon-tahini dressing ties all these flavors together, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where the roasted cauliflower takes center stage, accompanied by a symphony of complementary ingredients, resulting in a salad that is both visually stunning and utterly delicious.

Other recipes featured in the article:

- Marinated Feta: Elevate your cheese game with this easy and flavorful marinated feta recipe. Infused with a delightful blend of olive oil, herbs, and spices, this tangy cheese will add a pop of flavor to your salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes.

- Lemon-Tahini Dressing: This simple yet versatile dressing is a delightful fusion of tangy lemon juice, creamy tahini, and aromatic spices. Drizzle it over salads, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats for an instant flavor boost.

- Roasted Cauliflower: Discover the art of roasting cauliflower to perfection. This recipe yields tender-crisp florets with a beautiful caramelized exterior. Enjoy them as a side dish or incorporate them into various salads, soups, and grain bowls.

- Roasted Red Onion: Learn how to roast red onion until it caramelizes and becomes irresistibly sweet. This simple technique unlocks the onion's natural sugars, making it a delightful addition to salads, pizzas, and sandwiches.

Embark on this culinary adventure and savor the Roasted Cauliflower Salad, along with the accompanying recipes, which offer a treasure trove of flavors and textures that will elevate your meals to new heights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH SAFFRON VINAIGRETTE



Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Saffron Vinaigrette image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 rounded teaspoon saffron threads
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Arrange the cauliflower on a large, rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the raisins and stir until plump, about 30 seconds. Transfer the nut mixture to a large bowl.
  • Add the saffron to the skillet with the vinegar and 2 tablespoons of water. Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer until the liquid reduces down to about a tablespoon. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil. Add 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds. Drizzle the oil mixture all over the cauliflower and toss to coat. Roast until just tender and browned in spots, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir the parsley and dill into the bowl with the nuts and raisins. Add the cauliflower, season with salt and pepper and toss together. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND RADICCHIO SALAD



Roasted Cauliflower and Radicchio Salad image

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large head cauliflower (3 to 3 1/2 punds), cut into 1-inch-wide florets (9 cups)
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
2 heads romaine (2 pounds total), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1 large head radicchio (3/4 pound), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (from 1 bunch)
1/2 cup hazelnuts (2 1/4 ounces), toasted , any loose skins rubbed off in a kitchen towel, and nuts coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Toss cauliflower with 1/4 cup oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Spread in 1 layer in a shallow baking pan (1 inch deep) and roast, turning over with tongs halfway through roasting, until tender and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes total. Cool in pan on a rack, then transfer to large bowl.
  • Whisk together vinegar, shallot, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl, then add remaining 5 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Add half of dressing to cauliflower and toss to coat. Add romaine, radicchio, parsley, half of nuts, and remaining dressing to cauliflower and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with remaining nuts.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH WATERCRESS, WALNUTS AND GRUYèRE



Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Watercress, Walnuts and Gruyère image

You can make this kind of salad with almost any vegetable that won't wilt or burn when subjected to a copious slick of oil and a blast of high heat. Broccoli, brussels sprouts, beets, parsnips, sweet potatoes, winter squash and rutabagas all work well. One of the best vegetables for this salad, though, is cauliflower. The florets turn juicy and tender in the center while crisping and browning around the edges, and cauliflower's mild flavor is amenable enough to pair nicely with almost anything else you toss in the bowl.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 bunches watercress, large stems removed
1/4 pound Gruyère, diced or grated (about 1 cup)
2/3 cup toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, toss together the cauliflower, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and dark golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar with the remaining salt and pepper, and then whisk in the remaining oil.
  • In a salad bowl, toss the watercress, cheese, nuts and warm cauliflower. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 387, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 574 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

VEGAN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Salad image

This vegan salad with roasted cauliflower, raisins, olives, and capers tastes great warm or cold. Use more raisins if you like your salad sweeter.

Provided by vewohl

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
2 small red onions, quartered
5 tablespoons extra virgin-olive oil, divided
salt to taste
2 tablespoons pitted black olives, quartered
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon raisins, or more to taste
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, or to taste
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh dill
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine cauliflower, onions, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt in a large bowl. Spread out onto a baking sheet. Reserve bowl.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, turning every 10 minutes, until cauliflower is soft and slightly browned, about 30 minutes.
  • Combine olives, capers, and raisins in the bowl. Add roasted cauliflower and onions. Stir together 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and mustard in a cup. Pour over salad and mix well. Stir in parsley and dill. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 201.3 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, WATERCRESS, AND RADICCHIO SALAD



Roasted Cauliflower, Watercress, and Radicchio Salad image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Side     Roast     Vegetarian     Walnut     Cauliflower     Fall     Healthy     Vegan     Watercress     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 large head cauliflower, cut into 3/4-inch florets (about 4 cups)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cups small watercress sprigs
1 cup shredded radicchio

Steps:

  • Toss cauliflower with 2 tablespoons oil in a shallow baking pan and season with salt. Roast in middle of oven, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender and begins to brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook nuts in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly in skillet.
  • Stir together lemon juice and mustard in a large bowl. Add nuts with any oil from skillet, roasted cauliflower, watercress, radicchio, and salt and pepper to taste, then toss to coat.

CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH ROASTED CHICKPEAS



Cauliflower Salad with Roasted Chickpeas image

Martha pairs raw cauliflower with cooked green beans and roasted chickpeas for a satisfying yet healthy side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and halved on bias
1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
Pinch of saffron threads
1 teaspoon honey
Pinch of sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup safflower oil
1 head cauliflower, thinly sliced
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked
1/2 cup dried currants

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place chickpeas on a paper towel-lined baking sheet; let stand 10 minutes. Pour olive oil onto another rimmed baking sheet and place in oven until oil is hot, about 3 minutes. Add chickpeas to hot baking sheet and spread in a single layer. Roast until chickpeas are deep golden brown and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to another paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Season with salt.
  • Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to ice bath; let cool completely. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, saffron, honey, and sugar until well combined. Whisk in lemon juice. While whisking, slowly drizzle in safflower oil until well combined. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, green beans, cauliflower, parsley, and currants. Drizzle dressing over salad, tossing well to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

LENTIL AND ORZO SALAD WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, CHARD AND HERBS



Lentil and Orzo Salad with Roasted Cauliflower, Chard and Herbs image

Provided by Eddie Jackson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large head or 2 small heads cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch florets
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
2 cups lightly packed red chard leaves (about 4 large leaves) plus 1/4 cup finely sliced chard stems
1 2/3 cups cooked brown lentils (from about 2/3 cup raw)
1 heaping cup cooked orzo (from about 3 ounces raw)
1/2 cup pitted green olives, roughly chopped
1/2 cup packed parsley leaves, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons sliced fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Roast until tender and charred in places, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the roasted cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, chard leaves and stems, lentils, orzo, olives, parsley, dill and mint. Add the lemon zest and juice, red pepper flakes, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Fold to combine and serve.

ROASTED CURRIED CAULIFLOWER-QUINOA SALAD



Roasted Curried Cauliflower-Quinoa Salad image

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cauliflower (about 1 3/4 lb.), cut into 1-inch florets (about 6 cups)
2 1/2 cups seedless red grapes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup quinoa
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (not nonfat)
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped roasted, unsalted cashews
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, optional

Steps:

  • Place a rack in center of oven and preheat to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Toss cauliflower and 2 cups grapes with 1 Tbsp. oil and arrange in a single layer on baking sheet. Roast, stirring occasionally, until grapes are slightly wilted and cauliflower is golden brown and tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Stir 1/2 tsp. salt into a small pan with 1 cup water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in quinoa and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Halve remaining 1/2 cup grapes and pulse in a food processor with yogurt, curry, cumin, lime juice, remaining 2 tsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper until mixture is slightly chunky.
  • Toss quinoa with 3 Tbsp. dressing and cilantro. Divide among 4 plates and top with roasted cauliflower, cashews and chicken, if desired. Drizzle with remaining dressing, season with additional salt and pepper, if desired, and serve.

ROASTED BEET AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



ROASTED BEET AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD image

Categories     Vegetable

Yield ~6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

-5-8 Beets (depending on size), peeled and cut into 1" cubes
-1 head Cauliflower, cut into 1" florets
-1/4 cup Scallions, diced
-1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
-Olive Oil
-Soy Sauce
-Sea Salt
-Fresh Ground Pepper
-1/3 Cup Feta Cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Put scallions in small bowl with red wine vinegar. Vinegar should just cover scallions. Set aside Boil beets until they are soft (at least 30 minutes - they are nearly impossible to overcook) Mix cauliflower in large bowl with pepper, a healthy dose of salt, and 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil (too much will look like too much). Put cauliflower in a large oven-proof dish and bake at 400 until the cauliflower is browned on about 20 percent of its surface area (20-30 minutes). Put cauliflower and beets in a strainer and set over the sink. Toss with olive oil until lightly coated and shiny. Place cauliflower and beets in serving dish. Sprinkle on feta cheese. Pour red wine vinegar and scallions over mixture. add a few dashes of soy sauce to finish. Serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Cauliflower: Select a head of cauliflower that is firm, compact, and has tightly packed florets. Avoid heads with blemishes or signs of wilting.
  • Roast at High Heat: Roasting the cauliflower at a high temperature (425°F) caramelizes the florets and gives them a slightly charred flavor. This adds depth and complexity to the salad.
  • Use a Variety of Spices: Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices to flavor your roasted cauliflower. Some popular options include paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder.
  • Roast the Nuts: Toasting the nuts (pecans or almonds) in a dry skillet before adding them to the salad enhances their flavor and makes them more crunchy.
  • Make the Dressing in Advance: The dressing for this salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This makes it easy to assemble the salad when you're ready to serve it.

Conclusion:

This roasted cauliflower salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The roasted cauliflower is tender and flavorful, and the dressing is tangy and refreshing. The salad is also packed with healthy ingredients, including cauliflower, nuts, seeds, and fresh herbs. If you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad recipe, this roasted cauliflower salad is a great option.

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