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roasted cauliflower salad with goat cheese and almonds

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Goat Cheese and Toasted Almonds

This Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Goat Cheese and Toasted Almonds is the perfect combination of nutritious ingredients and delightful textures.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean, Modern Healthy
Servings 4 servings
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 salad bowl
  • 1 baking tray

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ⅓ cup almonds, toasted & chopped
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries (or pomegranate seeds)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled (or feta)
  • 2 cups arugula or baby spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Dressing:

  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy. Let cool slightly.
  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss roasted cauliflower with almonds, pomegranate seeds, parsley, mint, and arugula. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss. Top with crumbled goat cheese.
  • Serve immediately or let the flavors meld together for 10–15 minutes before eating.

Notes

The nutritional values are approximate and will vary depending on specific ingredients used.

Nutrition

Serving: 220gCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 140mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gCalcium: 110mgIron: 2mg
Keyword almonds, anti-inflammatory, arugula, cauliflower, feta cheese, goat cheese, low-carb, meat-free, vegetables, vegetarian, vegetarian recipes
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