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January 14, 2015

Warm Roasted Cauliflower Carrot Salad with Citrus Miso Dressing (Paleo, Vegan)

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A warm winter salad of roasted cauliflower and carrots with a bright citrus dressing.

Warm Roasted Cauliflower Carrot Salad with Citrus Miso Dressing on Plates with Fork

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 carrot 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.

Warm Roasted Cauliflower Carrot Salad with Citrus Miso Dressing Top View

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 warm 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 toothsome.  While that’s roasting you whisk up a quick vinaigrette made with fresh squeezed orange juice and a spoonful of miso for a savory depth of flavor.  Chop up a few dates and a small bunch of parsley and you’re all set.

Warm Roasted Cauliflower Carrot Salad with Citrus Miso Dressing Side View

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.

What are your favorite salads to eat in winter?

Serves 4

Warm Cauliflower Carrot Salad with Citrus Miso Dressing

Sylvie Shirazi

A warm winter salad of roasted cauliflower and carrots with a bright citrus miso dressing.

20 minPrep Time

25 minCook Time

45 minTotal Time

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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

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. 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.
  3. Roast in oven for 25 minutes until tender and browned around the edges.
  4. 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.
  5. Add the warm cauliflower and carrots to the dressing along with the chopped parsley, dates and green onions if using and toss to combine.
  6. Serve warm.

Tags

Diet
vegetarian
vegan
lacto vegetarian
ovo vegetarian
pescetarian
Paleo
Allergy
gluten free
dairy free
egg free
wheat free
seafood free
treenut free
sesame free
mustard free
Courses
Salad
Occasions
Winter
Cooking
Roasting

Nutrition

Calories

229 cal

Fat

11 g

Carbs

30 g

Protein

5 g
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Sylvie

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.

Filed Under: Courses/Meal, Diets, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Recipes, Salads, Savory, Season, Vegan, Winter Tagged With: carrots, cauliflower, citrus, dates, miso, parsley

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  1. Melissa French, The More With Less Mom says

    March 17, 2015 at 11:34 am

    This is so different, I love it. I have included your recipe in my March Real Food Meal Plan. Thanks for sharing!
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  2. mymansbelly says

    January 22, 2015 at 9:03 am

    This salad looks so bright and colorful. Could really use it on this cold and rainy day.
    Reply
  3. Rose | The Clean Dish says

    January 19, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    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.
    Reply
  4. Sommer @aspicyperspective says

    January 17, 2015 at 9:58 am

    The addition of the warm cauliflower to this amazing salad is perfect for winter time!
    Reply
  5. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    January 15, 2015 at 11:48 pm

    I've just now started playing around with miso and love the sound of this salad!
    Reply
  6. susan says

    January 15, 2015 at 7:51 am

    I love everything about this. Putting this on next weeks meal plan! xx
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