Roasted Cauliflower Salad w/ Healthy Ranch Dressing
This salad is so delicious you won't believe how easy it is to make! The roasted cauliflower pairs perfectly with the homemade ranch dressing making for a super nourishing, flavorful salad.
Servings
Ingredients
- ½ cauliflower chopped into florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 dash sea salt flakes
- 1 red onion chopped in 8
- 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 10 almonds
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cucumber finely sliced
- ½ avocado
Ranch dressing
- ¼ cup cashews
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice fresh
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 dashes freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ cup soy milk
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped, finely
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, finely
- 1 tsp dry chives
- 1 tsp maple syrup optional, adds a touch of sweetness
Instructions
- Cover the cashews in boiling water for 30 minutes. Drain.
- Preheat the oven to 400 °F
- Line a small baking tray with baking paper. Combine the cauliflower with 1/2 tbsp of olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, and a dash of salt. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Line a medium baking tray with baking paper. Place the onion, on the tray. Add the chickpeas, and combine with 1/2 tbsp of olive oil, and garlic powder. Bake together for 20 minutes
- Transfer the almonds to an oven-safe dish and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool down and roughly chop.
- Add the soaked cashews, lemon juice, onion powder, black pepper garlic, and soy milk to a blender. Blend until perfectly smooth.
- Stir in the dill, parsley, chives, and maple syrup (if using). If you like a thicker texture, allow time to set in the fridge. The longer, the thicker the dressing will be.
- Add the arugula, roasted cauliflower, red onions, chickpeas, cucumber, avocado, and almonds to a large salad bowl. Drizzle with ranch dressing. and mix to combine. Adjust salt to taste, and enjoy!
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Nutritional Information - Per Serving
Calories 570kcal | Carbohydrates 67g | Protein 24g | Fat 28g | Sodium 172mg | Fiber 19g | Vitamin A 113IU | Vitamin C 95mg | Calcium 271mg | Iron 8mg