Description
This Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Salad is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines tender roasted cauliflower with quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a zesty tahini dressing. Perfect for a light meal or a side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 medium head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad:
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Dressing:
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon water (to thin dressing if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Roast Cauliflower: Toss cauliflower with seasonings and olive oil, then roast until golden.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, tahini, and sweetener.
- Assemble Salad: Combine quinoa, onion, tomatoes, and parsley in a bowl. Add roasted cauliflower and dressing, toss well.
- Serve: Top with feta if desired, and enjoy warm or chilled.
Notes
- To make it vegan, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- This salad keeps well and is perfect for meal prep or as a side dish for grilled proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
