Best 7 Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Saffron Vinaigrette Recipes

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Roasted cauliflower salad with saffron vinaigrette is a delightful and healthy dish that combines the vibrant flavors of roasted cauliflower, tangy vinaigrette, and exotic saffron. This salad is a perfect blend of textures and tastes, featuring tender-crisp cauliflower florets, sweet raisins, crunchy almonds, and a hint of floral saffron. Drizzled with a vibrant saffron vinaigrette, this salad becomes a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, roasted cauliflower salad with saffron vinaigrette is sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SAFFRON ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon lightly crumbled saffron threads
1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 shallot, chopped
Kosher salt
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Chopped fresh parsley, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the saffron, coriander, garlic, shallot and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the shallot is translucent and the oil turns yellow, about 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower, lemon juice and 1/3 cup water. Increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower turns yellow and the water has mostly evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast, stirring halfway through, until the cauliflower is tender and golden, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and sprinkle with parsley.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPER VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cauliflower
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1/4 cup capers
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 bunch fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • To prepare the cauliflower, pull and cut off the green leaves. Cut the head in half from the top to the bottom. Cut out the core, and then cut the top into smaller pieces leaving some stem attached. You want bite-sized florets that look like little trees of cauliflower.
  • Toss the cauliflower with olive oil and salt and place in the oven. Roast the cauliflower for 20 minutes.
  • While the cauliflower is roasting, puree the capers, garlic, vinegar, and parsley in a food processor. While the machine is running, drizzle in 1/4 cup olive oil. Taste and season with salt, if needed.
  • Toss the roasted cauliflower with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the raisins.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 heads cauliflower, cut into medium florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup pesto
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
6 cups mixed baby arugula, spinach and kale
1/2 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives, halved
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Toss together the cauliflower florets, olive oil, salt and pepper and divide between 2 baking sheets. Roast until the cauliflower is deep golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a dry saute pan over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until lightly toasted, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the baking sheets with the cauliflower.
  • Next, place the pesto and champagne vinegar in a small mason jar. Screw on the lid and shake until well combined.
  • Place the baby greens onto a large platter, top with the cooled cauliflower and pine nuts and then scatter the olives and parsley over the top. Just before serving, drizzle over the dressing and toss.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: cauliflower, large carrots, ground cumin, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil, medium red onion, fresh italian parsley, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, water, olive oil, kosher salt, pepper

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
3 large carrots, cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh italian parsley, roughly chopped
¼ cup tahini
1 clove garlic, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup water
¼ cup olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, carrots, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper and olive oil. Toss until well-coated.
  • Spread the vegetables on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, until the carrots are tender.
  • Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and water. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the onion and parsley. Add the roasted cauliflower and carrots, and toss well.
  • Drizzle the salad with the dressing, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 5 grams

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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Roasted cauliflower florets are the crunchy centerpiece of this salad, which is dressed with a sprightly vinaigrette.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 heads cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 cup pitted green olives
1/4 cup cleaned, trimmed, and thinly sliced radishes
4 cups watercress
1/2 cup whole parsley leaves
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup Apple-Cider Vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Place cauliflower in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Transfer to a baking sheet and roast cauliflower until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Set aside and let cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Transfer cauliflower to a bowl and add cherries, almonds, olives, radishes, watercress, parsley, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to combine and serve.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, RAISINS AND ANCHOVY VINAIGRETTE



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Roasting toughens cauliflower and dries it out a bit. With many foods, this description may not sound that appealing, but because cauliflower is often mushy and watery, roasting is beneficial. Here, a (rather strong) vinaigrette is tossed with the cauliflower immediately after roasting, along with the raisins, whose sweetness counters the anchovies beautifully.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large cauliflower, cored, trimmed and separated into florets
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sherry or balsamic vinegar, or to taste
4 minced anchovy fillets, with a little of their oil, or to taste
1/2 cup raisins, preferably golden
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Put cauliflower in roasting pan, drizzle with 3 tablespoons oil and some salt and pepper; toss. Roast, turning once or twice, for 15 minutes or so, until cauliflower just starts to soften.
  • Meanwhile, make vinaigrette by combining remaining oil with vinegar, anchovies and a little salt and pepper; taste and adjust seasoning. Remove pan, drizzle cauliflower with 2 tablespoons of vinaigrette, and toss. Roast, turning once, until a thin-bladed knife pierces a piece with little resistance, for 15 minutes. (Recipe may be cooled at this point, covered tightly and refrigerated for 2 days.)
  • At the last minute, put cauliflower in a salad bowl and add raisins, parsley and remaining vinaigrette and toss. Taste and sprinkle with salt, if needed, and lots of pepper, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 183, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 320 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH HALLOUMI AND LEMON



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Inspired by Mediterranean and Moroccan dishes, this tangy, earthy roasted cauliflower salad is a satisfying vegetarian meal. Spiced cauliflower, salty halloumi, peppery arugula, buttery avocado and a honey-lemon vinaigrette fill it with contrasting textures, temperatures and flavors. There's lots of room for substitutions or additions: Swap in orange zest and juice for the preserved lemon, smashed green olives for the avocado or kale for the arugula. If looking to bulk it up, you could toss in some seared shrimp, roasted chicken, pearl couscous or whole grains.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into 1 1/2-inch wedges
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Aleppo or 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 small shallot, minced (about 1/3 cup)
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 large preserved lemon, seeded, halved, seeded, then very thinly sliced (about 3 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 (8-ounce) block halloumi
6 ounces baby arugula (about 8 packed cups)
1 large ripe avocado, halved, pitted and diced
1 cup torn fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender sprigs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees and set a large rimmed baking sheet on the middle rack.
  • In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with 3 tablespoons olive oil, the Aleppo, coriander, turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to the hot baking sheet, spread in an even layer and roast until browned in spots and crisp-tender, tossing once halfway through, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, stir together the shallot, raisins, preserved lemon, vinegar and honey with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
  • Prepare the halloumi: Cut the halloumi into 3/4-inch cubes and pat dry using a kitchen towel or paper towels. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high. Add the halloumi cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. (You'll want to be fairly attentive, flipping frequently, as you want to make sure the cubes toast without burning or melting.) Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with pepper.
  • Toss the arugula with half the vinaigrette until lightly coated and divide among plates or shallow bowls. Top with the cauliflower, halloumi and avocado. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • When choosing a cauliflower for roasting, look for one that is firm and has tightly packed florets. Avoid heads that are starting to turn brown or have soft spots.
  • To get the most flavor out of your roasted cauliflower, toss it with a mixture of olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, paprika, or chili powder.
  • Roast the cauliflower at a high temperature (425 degrees Fahrenheit or 220 degrees Celsius) for 20-25 minutes, or until the florets are tender and slightly charred.
  • For a more flavorful vinaigrette, use a combination of olive oil and lemon juice. You can also add other ingredients to the vinaigrette, such as Dijon mustard, honey, or fresh herbs.
  • If you don't have saffron, you can substitute another type of spice, such as turmeric or paprika. However, saffron will give the vinaigrette a unique and delicious flavor.

Conclusion:

Roasted cauliflower salad with saffron vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The roasted cauliflower is tender and slightly charred, while the saffron vinaigrette adds a unique and flavorful touch. This salad is a great way to enjoy cauliflower and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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