Lemon-Herb Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Lemon-Herb Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Ingredients
For the Roasted Cauliflower
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Lemon-Herb Dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Salad Assembly
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 can chickpeas, 15 ounces, rinsed and drained (optional)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper until evenly coated. Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Roast the cauliflower for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized, stirring halfway through. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
While the cauliflower roasts, prepare the lemon-herb dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, dill, mint, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the slightly cooled roasted cauliflower, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and rinsed chickpeas (if using).
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Pour the lemon-herb dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure all components are thoroughly coated. If using, fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve the Lemon-Herb Roasted Cauliflower Salad immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld. This salad is delicious served at room temperature or chilled.
⏱️ 2 min
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Lemon-Herb Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Ingredients
For the Roasted Cauliflower
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Lemon-Herb Dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Salad Assembly
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 can chickpeas, 15 ounces, rinsed and drained (optional)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper until evenly coated. Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Roast the cauliflower for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized, stirring halfway through. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
While the cauliflower roasts, prepare the lemon-herb dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, dill, mint, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the slightly cooled roasted cauliflower, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and rinsed chickpeas (if using).
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Pour the lemon-herb dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure all components are thoroughly coated. If using, fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve the Lemon-Herb Roasted Cauliflower Salad immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld. This salad is delicious served at room temperature or chilled.
⏱️ 2 min