WARM CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH CAPER VINAIGRETTE
Slightly charred and still hot-out-of-the-oven cauliflower is the base for a simple but tangy and flavorful caper dressing. Paired with sweet dates, dried cranberries and crunchy almonds, it's the perfect warm salad that can be enjoyed on its own as a light and satisfying main dish for lunch, or an elegant side to your favorite dinnertime entrée.
Provided by Alejandra Ramos
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- For the cauliflower salad: Remove the core and leaves from the cauliflower, then use your hands and a knife to break apart and coarsely chop the florets into about 2- to 3-inch pieces. Spread on a baking sheet and drizzle generously with the oil. Season with salt. Toss to coat, then roast until the cauliflower is tender and slightly crisp around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the caper vinaigrette: Combine the garlic, lemon zest and juice, oil, vinegar, parsley, capers, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl. Add the dates, almonds, cranberries and capers. Pour in about 1/3 cup of the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Taste and add additional dressing as desired (you won't need all of it). Sprinkle with the crushed red pepper flakes if desired and serve warm.
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Jennifer Merchant
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Alicia Atkinson
[email protected]This is one of my go-to recipes for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The roasted cauliflower is always a crowd-pleaser and the caper vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.
Amir kalancy
[email protected]I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit! The roasted cauliflower is always perfectly tender and the caper vinaigrette is so flavorful. I love that it's a warm salad, so it's perfect for a cold night.
Elizabeth Marie
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The roasted cauliflower is packed with nutrients, and the caper vinaigrette is a healthy way to add flavor.
Amelia Mcvay
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I roasted the cauliflower with some olive oil, salt, and pepper, and then tossed it with the caper vinaigrette. It was a quick and easy side dish that was both flavorful and healthy.
Black Wind
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but this salad was surprisingly good! The roasting process really brought out the flavor of the cauliflower and the caper vinaigrette was a great complement. I would definitely make this again.
Rosa Ayon
[email protected]This is one of my favorite salads! The roasted cauliflower is so flavorful and the caper vinaigrette is the perfect dressing. I love that it's a warm salad, so it's perfect for a cold night.
Tatenda Tinarwo
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the roasted cauliflower and the caper vinaigrette. I will definitely be making this again.
Noah Barrett
[email protected]The salad was good but not great. The cauliflower was a bit too roasted for my taste and the vinaigrette was a bit too tangy.
Carlos Altuve
[email protected]This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more salt and pepper. The cauliflower was also a bit undercooked for my liking.
Bishawjeet Das
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The cauliflower was roasted to perfection and the vinaigrette was flavorful. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a hit with my family.
Najma Khatun
[email protected]Yum! This salad was so good! The roasted cauliflower was tender and flavorful, and the caper vinaigrette was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Khaled Mahommed
[email protected]Great recipe! The cauliflower was perfectly roasted and the vinaigrette was delicious. I also added some chopped fresh parsley for a bit of extra flavor. Will definitely be making this again.
luis
[email protected]This warm cauliflower salad was a delightful surprise! The roasted cauliflower had a lovely caramelized flavor, and the caper vinaigrette added a tangy, briny touch that really brought the dish together. I also loved the addition of the toasted almon