Cauliflower Salad

This refreshing Lebanese Cauliflower Salad combines roasted cauliflower with a vibrant mix of herbs and spices, creating a delightful dish that bursts with flavor. Perfect as a side or a light meal, it brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table.

Cauliflower Salad
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Lebanese
280 kcal

Ingredients

  • Cauliflower - 300 grams
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Tahini - 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
  • Fresh mint - 15 grams, chopped
  • Pine nuts - 30 grams, toasted
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and place them in a bowl.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over the cauliflower, add minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and tender, stirring halfway through.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and tahini until smooth.
  6. Once the cauliflower is roasted, let it cool slightly, then transfer it to a serving bowl.
  7. Add chopped parsley, chopped mint, and toasted pine nuts to the cauliflower.
  8. Drizzle the tahini-lemon dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  9. Serve immediately or allow to chill for 15 minutes for the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Carbs: 15 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in vitamins C and K.
  • High in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Supports heart health and digestion.

Tags

LebaneseVegetarianSalad