Best Spinach And Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipes

CAULIFLOWER SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a large salad bowl, combine cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms and bacon. Add dressing and toss to coat; serve immediately.

CAULIFLOWER AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Rinse and drain cauliflower and cut into small flowerets.
• 2. Wash and trim spinach.
• 3. Stack leaves and slice crosswise into 1/4-inch strips.
• 4. Place in a salad bowl along with cauliflower.
• 5. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
• 6. In a jar, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, mustard, basil and pepper. Shake to blend well.
• 7. Shake to blend well.
• 8. Just before serving, pour dressing over vegetables; add almonds and mix gently but thoroughly. Makes 6 servings.

SPINACH AND ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Combine cauliflower, 11/2 tbs. olive oil 1/4 tsp salt and pepperin a shallow roasting pan, tossing to coat well.
• Roast uncovered 30-35 minutes, stirring twice.
• Remove and allow to cool.
• Meanwhile combine vinegar, mustard, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl.
• Whisk in remaining 3 tbs of olive oil until well combined.
• In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, onion and spinach.
• Add vinegar mixture and toss gently.
• Top with parmesan.

SPINACH SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND SPICED CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with a clean dishtowel or several layers of paper towels and spread drained chickpeas evenly on top. Pat dry with another dishtowel or paper towels.
• Toss sweet potato and carrots with 2 tablespoons oil and season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread on a large rimmed baking sheet and top with thyme sprigs. Roast, tossing occasionally, until golden-brown and very tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
• While vegetables are roasting, toss chickpeas with 2 tablespoons oil, chile powder, cumin and a large pinch of salt. Spread on another rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to the oven 10 minutes after you've put in the potatoes and carrots; roast until crisp and golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Using the flat side of a knife or a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic with a large pinch of salt until it forms a paste. Add it to a small bowl and whisk in yogurt and lemon juice. Slowly whisk in remaining 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, combine spinach, roasted vegetables, chickpeas and shallot. Toss with enough dressing to lightly coat vegetables and greens and serve at once.