This warm winter salad of roasted cauliflower and carrots features a bright citrus miso dressing.
Even in the dead of winter I often find myself craving a good salad -- a warm winter salad filled with tender roasted vegetables bathed in a bright, vibrant dressing to brighten the whole thing up.
Since I know I can always count on finding cauliflower and carrots at the market and citrus fruit are just starting to hit their peak, I’ve been throwing together this hearty little roasted cauliflower salad quite often recently. It’s a mellow mix of roasted cauliflower and carrots tossed with a miso citrus vinaigrette and finished with sweet chunks of dates and a generous amount of parsley.
With just a little bit of prep you end up with an easy and wonderfully sweet and savory salad that I’d be happy to eat any day of the year really.
How to make a roasted cauliflower salad:
- It starts with a head of cauliflower and a couple carrots shaved thinly then coated in olive oil before heading to a hot oven to get all golden and tender.
- While that’s roasting you whisk up a quick vinaigrette made with fresh squeezed orange juice and a spoonful of miso for savory depth of flavor.
- Chop up a few dates and a small bunch of parsley, and you’re all set.
- When the cauliflower and carrots come out the oven you’ll toss them quickly with the rest and serve it up warm.
- The citrus brightens the vegetables, the olive oil makes them taste richer and the miso adds a special salty undertone that just ties everything together so beautifully.
It’s a substantial combination that just might become your new favorite winter salad as well.
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Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Citrus Miso Dressing
This warm winter salad of roasted cauliflower and carrots features a bright citrus miso dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- 4 medium sized carrots
- Fleur de sel
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tablespoons/45ml extra virgin olive oil (divided use)
- The zest of ½ a medium orange
- The juice of ½ a medium orange
- 1 Tablespoon/15ml apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons yellow miso
- 1 large bunch flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped or torn
- 8 deglet noor dates, thinly sliced
- 1-2 green onions chopped, light green parts only (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Thinly slice cauliflower and carrots on a mandolin, or with a sharp knife. Place cauliflower and carrots on a sheet pan. Add 1 ½ Tablespoons of the olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper and toss to coat.
- Roast in oven for 25 minutes until tender and browned around the edges.
- Place orange zest and juice in the bottom of a large bowl. Whisk in apple cider vinegar, miso and gradually whisk in remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the warm cauliflower and carrots to the dressing along with the chopped parsley, dates and green onions if using and toss to combine.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 281Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 129mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 5gSugar: 16gProtein: 3g
Nutritional information for recipes contained on this website, such as calories, fat, carbs, etc. are only estimates and are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she's been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.
Melissa French, The More With Less Mom says
This is so different, I love it. I have included your recipe in my March Real Food Meal Plan. Thanks for sharing!
mymansbelly says
This salad looks so bright and colorful. Could really use it on this cold and rainy day.
Rose | The Clean Dish says
Sylvie, this looks absolutely gorgeous! I've been on a salad kick for a few weeks now and I can't wait to try your recipe. I don't have a favorite winter salad but I do enjoy citrus on leafy greens among other things.
Sommer @aspicyperspective says
The addition of the warm cauliflower to this amazing salad is perfect for winter time!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
I've just now started playing around with miso and love the sound of this salad!
susan says
I love everything about this. Putting this on next weeks meal plan! xx