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Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Arugula, Walnuts and Gruyère

A healthy and full-flavored roasted cauliflower salad, with peppery arugula, crunchy walnuts, creamy Gruyère cheese, and a red wine vinaigrette. Crunchy, creamy, crisp, and tender, this easy vegetarian salad is light enough to serve as a side salad and hearty enough to serve as a main course, and prep time is just 15 minutes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 265kcal
Author: MaryAnne

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1-½ teaspoons salt
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 5 ounces arugula
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
  • ½ cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 400°F.  In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.  Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer.  Roast until golden, 30 to 40 minutes.  Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar with the remaining salt and pepper, and then whisk in the remaining oil.
  • In a salad bowl, toss the arugula, cheese, nuts and warm cauliflower.  Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until well combined.

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Notes

  • Storage: Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Make ahead: The cauliflower can be roasted one day ahead of time. Just slip the roasted florets back into a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 15 minutes right before serving. Assemble and dress the salad.
  • How to serve: This salad is best served warm but it can also be served chilled.
  • Garnish with quick pickled red onions for extra crunch and tanginess.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 772IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 1mg