WARM CAULIFLOWER SALAD
This warm cauliflower salad is the perfect fall night supper. It is smoky, sweet, and filling, and therefore, it’s very satisfying. It is a vegetarian recipe as well, and if you leave off the cheese or substitute it with vegan cheese, it is a great vegan recipe too.
As we sneak closer to Thanksgiving, recipes like these are ones you might want to consider adding to your repertoire. It would be such an unexpected, yet delicious surprise for your menu. Enjoy.
Warm Cauliflower Salad
You will need:
– 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
– 1 can (14 ounce) chickpeas, drained
– 1 cup halved brussels sprouts
– 1 cup raw cashews
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 2 tablespoons chili powder
– 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
– 3 cloves grated garlic
– 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt and black pepper
– 6 cups fresh spinach
– 2 seedless cucumbers, sliced
– ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
– 4 ounces grated high quality parmesan
– 1 avocado, sliced
Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
You will need:
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– juice of 1 lemon
– 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
– 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
To prepare:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Combine the cauliflower, chickpeas, olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic, brussels sprouts, and cashews, and salt and pepper. Toss well to evenly coat. Place on a parchment-lined 18” x 13” rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and roast for 30- 40 minutes, or until fork-tender and lightly charred.
Meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cucumbers, cheese and sliced onion.
To make the vinaigrette. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar or bowl and shake (or whisk) until completely smooth. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.
Toss the slightly cooled roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, nuts and brussels sprouts in with the spinach salad. Add a little of the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Top the salad with avocado and Parmesan cheese, serve with the remainder of the vinaigrette. The salad keeps well for 3-4 days in the fridge.
xx Annette