Curried cauliflower salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of roasted cauliflower, curry spices, and fresh herbs makes this salad a delightful and satisfying meal. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, you can easily create a delicious and healthy salad that is sure to please your taste buds.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND POTATO SALAD
Serve this smoky curried salad with sliced chicken or sandwiches.
Provided by Guy Fieri
Categories HarperCollins Salad Side Summer Cauliflower Potato Cilantro Spice Celery Curry Backyard BBQ
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Coarsely chop the cauliflower and potatoes into 1/2-inch chunks and set aside.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and fennel seeds until fragrant, shaking the pan frequently, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer them to a spice grinder and pulse until ground to a fine powder, then pour them into a small dish and mix in the curry powder and cayenne.
- Set aside about 1 tablespoon each of the bell peppers and cilantro for garnish and place the rest in a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise, yogurt, red onion, celery, lemon juice and zest, reserved spices, and salt and black pepper to taste. Stir until smooth. Add the cauliflower and potatoes and mix well to coat evenly.
- Transfer the salad to a large serving bowl. Garnish with the green onions and the reserved cilantro and bell peppers. Serve.
CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SALAD
For this salad the vegetables are first roasted to maximize their flavor, then served with a lemony yogurt dressing. It is relatively fast to make, but you can still make the components a day ahead and store separately. From "Food and Wine" magazine. Sometimes I like to make this with frozen sugar snap peas, which I cut in half, crosswise, then roast without bothering to thaw first.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss cauliflower and onion wedges with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; spread out on a large rimmed baking sheet, season with salt and pepper and place in oven.
- In the same bowl, toss green beans with remaining olive oil, season with salt and pepper, spread out on a smaller baking sheet and place in the oven; roast vegetables until they are crisp tender and slightly browned, tossing once or twice, about 15 minutes.
- Return all the vegetables to the mixing bowl and let cool.
- Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, and toast the bread until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes; remove to a plate, season with salt, and let cool.
- Toast the curry powder in the skillet until fragrant, about 2 minutes; scrape out of the skillet and onto the vegetables, toss, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To prepare the dressing: Combine yogurt, lemon juice, cilantro, and garlic; season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle croutons over vegetables and serve with the dressing.
ROASTED CURRIED CAULIFLOWER-QUINOA SALAD
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place a rack in center of oven and preheat to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Toss cauliflower and 2 cups grapes with 1 Tbsp. oil and arrange in a single layer on baking sheet. Roast, stirring occasionally, until grapes are slightly wilted and cauliflower is golden brown and tender, about 25 minutes.
- Stir 1/2 tsp. salt into a small pan with 1 cup water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in quinoa and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
- Halve remaining 1/2 cup grapes and pulse in a food processor with yogurt, curry, cumin, lime juice, remaining 2 tsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper until mixture is slightly chunky.
- Toss quinoa with 3 Tbsp. dressing and cilantro. Divide among 4 plates and top with roasted cauliflower, cashews and chicken, if desired. Drizzle with remaining dressing, season with additional salt and pepper, if desired, and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right cauliflower: Select a head of cauliflower that is firm and white, with tightly packed florets. This will ensure that the salad has a good texture and flavor.
- Cut the cauliflower into small florets: This will help them cook evenly and absorb the dressing better.
- Roast the cauliflower before adding it to the salad: Roasting the cauliflower will help to caramelize the florets and give them a slightly smoky flavor.
- Make the dressing in advance: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
- Use a variety of toppings: This will add flavor, texture, and color to the salad. Some good options include dried cranberries, chopped nuts, crumbled cheese, or fresh herbs.
Conclusion:
Curried cauliflower salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With its vibrant colors and unique flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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