Description
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish featuring spiced, golden roasted cauliflower tossed with fresh greens, crunchy toppings, and a zesty dressing. It’s perfect as a hearty side or a light main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, or baby kale)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds or walnuts
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles (optional)
- For the dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and tender.
- While the cauliflower roasts, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Once the cauliflower is roasted, let it cool slightly, then add it to the salad along with the toasted almonds or walnuts and feta cheese if using.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- You can add chickpeas or quinoa to make the salad even more filling.
- Store any leftover roasted cauliflower separately to maintain its crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: turmeric cauliflower salad, roasted cauliflower salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, anti-inflammatory salad