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Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Creamy Honey Mustard Vinaigrette.


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  • Author: Jessica

Description

When I first made this Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Creamy Honey Mustard Vinaigrette, I was craving something hearty yet fresh


Ingredients

For the Salad
1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
1 can (14 ounces) chickpeas, drained
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
6 cups mixed greens
2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, basil, dill), roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1–2 avocados, sliced

For the Creamy Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt, to taste


Instructions

To Roast the Cauliflower and Chickpeas
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit

Step 2: On a large rimmed baking sheet, combine the cauliflower florets, drained chickpeas, olive oil, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and a generous pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper

Step 3: Toss everything together until the cauliflower and chickpeas are evenly coated with the oil and spices

Step 4: Spread the mixture out in an even layer on the baking sheet

Step 5: Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the cauliflower is tender and lightly charred and the chickpeas are crispy

Step 6: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly

To Make the Creamy Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Step 7: In a glass jar or small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, tahini, and apple cider vinegar

Step 8: Add a pinch of kosher salt

Step 9: Shake or whisk vigorously until the vinaigrette is smooth and creamy

Step 10: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed

To Assemble the Salad
Step 11: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced Persian cucumbers, chopped fresh herbs, and chopped chives

Step 12: Add the roasted cauliflower and chickpeas to the bowl

Step 13: Drizzle a little of the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine

Step 14: Top the salad with sliced avocado and crumbled feta cheese

 

Step 15: Serve immediately, with extra vinaigrette on the side if desired

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