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    Home » Meal Type » Salads » Roasted Purple Cauliflower Salad

    Roasted Purple Cauliflower Salad

    Published on October 16, 2019 | updated on May 25, 2020 by Diana

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    Sheet pan winter roasted purple cauliflower salad made with different kinds of cauliflower and broccoli, then drizzled with a tasty refreshing dressing.

    A white bowl of roasted purple cauliflower salad and a fork on the side

    Purple cauliflowers are available in our local farmer’s market, and as I really love roasted cauliflower I thought that I’d share this easy vegan purple cauliflower recipe with you!

    Table of Contents hide
    1 What Is Purple Cauliflower?
    2 Purple Cauliflower Benefits
    3 Sheet Pan Roasted Purple Cauliflower Salad
    4 How to Roast Cauliflower?
    5 Cauliflower Seasoning
    6 Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing
    7 Storing
    8 More Great Salads
    9 Roasted Purple Cauliflower Salad

    What Is Purple Cauliflower?

    Purple cauliflower is a type of cauliflower and a winter vegetable. Very similar to white cauliflower in taste and texture, it’s quite dense but has a sweeter and nuttier taste.

    The florets have a vibrant violet hue, but the stalks are white.

    Purple Cauliflower Benefits

    Purple cauliflower is a superfood. It’s packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, folate and fiber. It has anti-cancer properties, protects from heart disease and may help in weight loss.

    one purple cauliflower in the center and 2 white cauliflowers on the side

    Sheet Pan Roasted Purple Cauliflower Salad

    This is a very simple roasted purple cauliflower salad, as purple cauliflower is the star of the dish. But if you don’t have purple cauliflower available, don’t worry! Just use white cauliflower instead.

    White cauliflower florets are seasoned with turmeric, ground black pepper and salt. While white cauliflower and broccoli are seasoned with just black pepper and salt. The salad isn’t just beautiful, but it also tastes amazing!

    How to Roast Cauliflower?

    I love roasted vegetables, and cauliflower is always on the rotation. Roasting cauliflower is to easy, and I love the texture and the taste!

    All you have to do is cut the cauliflower or broccoli into florets (see picture below), spread on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with your seasonings. Mix everything together, then roast at 180c (356f) for 20-30 minutes or until the cauliflower is soft enough for you.

    Cauliflower Seasoning

    My favorite white cauliflower seasoning is turmeric, smoked paprika, black pepper and salt. But feel free to add any seasonings that you like. For the purple cauliflower, I just use salt and pepper. If you like garlic, then adding garlic granules or powder is a great idea.

    2 images with sheet pans with cauliflower and broccoli, before and after roasting

    Once roasted, the tips of the cauliflower florets will turn golden, and that’s okay. That means that the cauliflower is slightly crispy from the outside but soft from the inside.

    Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing

    I paired this salad with a zesty refreshing garlic dressing, it’s tangy, sweet, and savory at the same time! Here’s how I make it:

    • Start by finely chopping fresh parsley leaves
    • Add minced garlic, mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, salt, and pepper.
    • Whisk everything together until well combined, and have a little taste to see if you would like to adjust anything like adding more salt or maple.
    Mixing the dressing ingredients together, and adding to the broccoli and cauliflower

    You can also do something different, and add more color to the salad by adding this pink raspberry dressing instead!

    To assemble the salad: After roasting the cauliflower florets, place them in a bowl, then pour the salad dressing over the cauliflower and broccoli. Give everything a good mix so that the dressing is well distributed, and serve.

    Finish off with some flaked almonds, or sunflower seeds for a lovely crunch.

    Storing

    I would only add the dressing to the roasted cauliflower before serving. Store the roasted cauliflower separate in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    A close up shot of roasted cauliflower salad in a white bowl with a fork

    More Great Salads

    • Mint lentil salad
    • Instant Pot potato salad
    • Daikon radish slaw

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    Roasted Purple Cauliflower Salad

    Winter roasted purple cauliflower salad made with different kinds of cauliflower and broccoli, and a tasty refreshing dressing. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: International
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 97kcal
    Author: Diana

    Ingredients

    • ½ white cauliflower head cut into florets
    • ½ purple cauliflower head cut into florets
    • ½ broccoli head cut into florets
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

    Lemon garlic salad dressing

    • 1 lemon juiced
    • 1 teaspoon mustard
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ½ cup parsley finely chopped but not packed
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon salt check if you need to add more
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    To roast the cauliflower and broccoli

    • Season the white cauliflower with turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Then season the purple cauliflower and broccoli with salt and pepper. Add garlic granules or powder if you like.
    • Drizzle with olive oil, and mix everything together (mix the white cauliflower with turmeric separately). Lay on a sheet pan, and roast for 20-30 minutes at 180°C (356°F) or until the veggies are soft and cooked through.

    Lemon garlic salad dressing

    • Start by finely chopping fresh parsley leaves. Add minced garlic, mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, salt and pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined.
    • Pour the dressing over the roasted cauliflower and broccoli, give the salad a good mix then finish with flaked almond and serve.

    Notes

    • Feel free to season all of the veggies with one seasoning which is the turmeric and smoked paprika, but this might change the vibrant purple color as well as the green color of broccoli.
    • Garnish the salad with flaked almonds, or sunflower seeds.
    • For an easy salad dressing, just drizzle some extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice over the salad, and season with salt and pepper.
    • This recipe works for any kind of cauliflower, not necessarily just purple cauliflower.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 108mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Rosemary

      October 19, 2019 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      This is delicious and the mix of colours is beautiful. A great winter vegan salad.

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