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Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lemon Dressing

Whip up a restaurant-worthy recipe starring roasted cauliflower, dried cranberries, toasted almonds and Parmesan cheese, all bathed in a sweet and tangy lemon dressing. 
5 from 8 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients  

For the salad:

  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 Tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

For the dressing:

  • 2 teaspoons minced shallots
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons honey, or more to taste
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil

Instructions 

Make the salad:

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Cut the head of cauliflower into florets then place them on the baking sheet. Drizzle the cauliflower with the olive oil and toss to combine. Season the cauliflower with salt and pepper then roast it for about 45 minutes until golden brown.
  • While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the dressing (recipe follows).
  • Remove the cauliflower from the oven and transfer it to a large bowl. Fold in the cranberries, toasted almonds and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle in the dressing, tossing to combine, and serve.

Make the dressing:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the shallots, mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest and honey. While whisking, stream in the olive oil. Taste and season the dressing with salt and pepper.
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