Best 4 Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Watercress Walnuts And GruyÃre Recipes

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Roasted cauliflower salad with watercress, walnuts, and Gruyère cheese is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The cauliflower is roasted until tender and slightly caramelized, and then tossed with watercress, walnuts, Gruyère cheese, and a tangy dressing. The result is a salad that is flavorful, nutritious, and sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH WATERCRESS, WALNUTS AND GRUYèRE



Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Watercress, Walnuts and Gruyère image

You can make this kind of salad with almost any vegetable that won't wilt or burn when subjected to a copious slick of oil and a blast of high heat. Broccoli, brussels sprouts, beets, parsnips, sweet potatoes, winter squash and rutabagas all work well. One of the best vegetables for this salad, though, is cauliflower. The florets turn juicy and tender in the center while crisping and browning around the edges, and cauliflower's mild flavor is amenable enough to pair nicely with almost anything else you toss in the bowl.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 bunches watercress, large stems removed
1/4 pound Gruyère, diced or grated (about 1 cup)
2/3 cup toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, toss together the cauliflower, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and dark golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar with the remaining salt and pepper, and then whisk in the remaining oil.
  • In a salad bowl, toss the watercress, cheese, nuts and warm cauliflower. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 387, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 574 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, WATERCRESS, AND RADICCHIO SALAD



Roasted Cauliflower, Watercress, and Radicchio Salad image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Side     Roast     Vegetarian     Walnut     Cauliflower     Fall     Healthy     Vegan     Watercress     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 large head cauliflower, cut into 3/4-inch florets (about 4 cups)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cups small watercress sprigs
1 cup shredded radicchio

Steps:

  • Toss cauliflower with 2 tablespoons oil in a shallow baking pan and season with salt. Roast in middle of oven, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender and begins to brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook nuts in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly in skillet.
  • Stir together lemon juice and mustard in a large bowl. Add nuts with any oil from skillet, roasted cauliflower, watercress, radicchio, and salt and pepper to taste, then toss to coat.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, HAZELNUT AND POMEGRANATE SEED SALAD



Roasted Cauliflower, Hazelnut and Pomegranate Seed Salad image

In this memorable salad from "Jerusalem," the beloved Middle Eastern cookbook from Yotam Ottolenghi, roasted cauliflower, celery and hazelnuts are combined with pomegranate seeds, fresh parsley, cinnamon and allspice. A sweet-tart vinaigrette finishes it off.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets (1 1/2 pounds total)
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 large celery stalk, cut on an angle into 1/4-inch slices (2/3 cup total)
5 tablespoons hazelnuts, with skins
1/3 cup small flat-leaf parsley leaves, picked
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds (from about 1/2 medium pomegranate)
Generous 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Generous 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Mix the cauliflower with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some black pepper. Spread out in a roasting pan and roast on the top oven rack for 25 to 35 minutes, until the cauliflower is crisp and parts of it have turned golden brown. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and set aside to cool.
  • Decrease the oven temperature to 325 degrees. Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 17 minutes.
  • Allow the nuts to cool a little, then coarsely chop them and add to the cauliflower, along with the remaining oil and the rest of the ingredients. Stir, taste and season with salt and pepper accordingly. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 262, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 467 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe by Tasty image

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is compact and heavy, with tightly closed florets. Avoid heads with brown spots or bruises.
  • Roast the cauliflower at a high temperature: This will help to caramelize the florets and give them a slightly smoky flavor. Aim for a temperature of 425 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
  • Toss the cauliflower with olive oil and spices before roasting: This will help to coat the florets and prevent them from drying out. You can use any spices you like, but some good options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Roast the cauliflower until it is tender and slightly browned: This will usually take about 20-25 minutes. Be sure to stir the cauliflower halfway through roasting so that it cooks evenly.
  • Let the cauliflower cool slightly before serving: This will help to prevent the cheese from melting too quickly.

Conclusion:

This roasted cauliflower salad is a delicious and healthy side 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 flavorful, and the watercress, walnuts, and Gruyère cheese add a nice crunch and tang. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or gathering.

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