A nutrition packed salad perfect for a casual lunch, potluck dinner, or dinner party!
Cauliflower is a superfood providing vitamins C and K, fiber and antioxidants.
PREP 20 min | COOK 15 min | SERVES 6
INGREDIENTS
8 cups cauliflower chopped into small slivers (1 1/2 - 2 cauliflower heads)
zest of 2 lemons
¼ cup fresh chopped chives
¼ cup fresh chopped dill
½ tsp salt
1 ⅓ cups raw or roasted and unsalted whole almonds
1 egg white
pinch of salt
¼ cup cajun spice mix (or substitute ¼ cup BBQ spice mix or 1 Tbsp chili powder)
2 tsp granulated sugar (optional)
1 cup virgin olive oil
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1 garlic clove minced
½ shallot chopped
1 ½ Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp fresh thyme chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350F.
Mix chopped cauliflower, lemon zest, chives, dill and salt into large mixing bowl.
In small bowl, mix almonds with slightly beaten egg white, pinch of salt, spicemix and sugar (optional).
Spread the mixture on a parchment covered baking sheet and bake in oven for 5 minutes.
Stir the almonds and bake another 5 minutes. Let almonds cool, then coarsely chop. Add to cauliflower mixture.
In small bowl make vinaigrette, whisking together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, shallot, honey and thyme.
Drizzle half of vinaigrette over salad and toss. Add more dressing and salt and pepper as desired.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.