Suitable for Gluten Free, Vegan, Low Carb, Keto, Paleo, and Whole30 diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. This is the perfect way to use up that leftover cauliflower you may have after those big holiday dinners, or just because you whipped up more than you needed for one meal. Whatever your reason, making this salad with leftover cauliflower or bough cauliflower is super low fuss and budget-friendly too. Plus, this salad (and the dressing) is soooooo incredibly easy to make, it’s really more of a non-recipe recipe. And don’t we all need a little more of those in our lives?!
Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe – Why You’ll Love It
Here’s what makes this Roasted Cauliflower Salad just so darn good:
Such a great way to use your leftover cauliflower.You can start with leftover roasted cauliflower or fresh cauliflower you roast from scratch.Includes an array of crunchy colorful veggies that are full of good-for-you nutrients.Requires minimal prep and is super easy to make.Highly adaptable. Simply add the veggies and seasonings YOU love.
Low carb and healthier, which is exactly what we all need post-holiday season. Am I right?!Deliciously creamy vegan dressing that is also gluten free.Easily feeds a crowd. Yeap, just double this recipe and you’re all set.Make Ahead Meal Prep Solution. Perfect for entertaining or when batch cooking for the coming week.
Peeps, let’s talk a little more about the creamy almond butter dressing. Make ahead and store in a mason jar in the fridge. This dressing is so tasty and super versatile. It really can be added to most anything and everything. Because it’s not only an amazing salad dressing. It makes an ideal dipping sauce, a super flavorful sandwich spread, and it’s great when stirred into soup or stew. And if you like are me, you can simply eat it right out of the bowl. Yeap, it really is just that good. So, ready to learn just how simple it is to make this Cauliflower Salad Recipe? Gather up your ingredients and I will show you….
How To Make Cauliflower Salad
If you are starting with fresh cauliflower ….
Preheat oven to 450F / 230C / gas 8 (or pre heat Air Fryer to 400F / 200C)Cut fresh cauliflower into pieces. Mix the florets with oil and salt, add to a baking tray and roast in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, turning at least once using the awesome spatula through cooking. Or cook in your air fryer at 400F for 12-14 mins. Allow to cool completely before adding to a mixing bowl and combining with the rest of the salad ingredients.
If starting with leftover Roasted Cauliflower…….
In a large mixing bowl, combine leftover roasted cauliflower with the rest of the salad ingredients.
How To Make Almond Butter Dressing
Make the salad dressing by adding all the ingredients into a blender and blend till smooth and creamy.To bring your colorful cauliflower salad together, add half the salad dressing to the salad and toss to combine. Taste and add more dressing as needed and store the rest in a mason jar.
Roasted Cauliflower Salad Tips
To cut down on your prep time, you can use the shredding attachment of a food processor or a mandolin to shred your veggies. However, a sharp knife and a cutting board work just as well, although it may take a bit longer.For those who like a little heat, add in some sliced peppers, red chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
How Long Will Cauliflower Salad Last in the Fridge?
This Cauliflower Salad will last about 4 – 5 days in the fridge.
Cauliflower Salad Recipe Variations
Feel free to add other veggies to your salad. Cucumber, Brussels sprouts, celery, and broccoli all work great. The more the merrier, right?!And for a fun and festive holiday twist, toss in a handful of sweetened dried cranberries. If you are not vegan, you can add in some chopped meat or crumbled cheese.
Roasted Cauliflower Salad for Meal Prep
Taking the time to meal prep at the beginning of the week is a great way to save time when it really counts on those busy weekdays. You can easily keep your family fueled throughout the week by packing healthy, wholesome and tasty lunches. And this Cauliflower Salad Recipe really is the ideal meal prep ingredient. It is sooooo is fast and easy to make up a batch to use for meal prep at the beginning of the week. And since it will stay fresh and tasty stored in the fridge, you can use it to make up all sorts of wholesome meals that will be ready to go just when you need them most.
Meal Prep Storage Solutions
There are many different storage options available, but these are the ones I come back to again and again and work best for all my meal prep needs.
Glass Meal Prep Containers with 1 and 2 Compartments– Having 2 compartments is perfect for those build-it-yourself lunchbox ideas, or when you prefer to keep flavorful items separate. And single compartment containers are just the thing for making up meal prep bowls. These glass meal prep containers are freezable, microwavable, and dishwasher safe.Reusable sauce cups with lids – to keep your food from getting soggy, it is important to store salad dressings and salsa, etc. separate from the other food until mealtime. The 1-ounce size will right inside the larger glass containers.
Reusable Utensils– there are lots of cute, packable reusable utensil sets to choose from. Some even come tucked inside a cloth napkin.Reusable Water Bottle – stay hydrated and healthy with these fun portable water bottles.Insulated Lunch Bag– pack up your glass container, utensils and water bottle in this insulated and easy to carry bag and head out the door!
Cauliflower Salad Serving Suggestions
Instant Pot Baked Potatoes.Instant Pot Muesli Bread.Air Fryer Roasted Almonds.Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries.
Roasted Cauliflower Salad Weight Watchers Points
There are 3 Freestyle SmartPoints in a serving of this cauliflower salad recipe. Thank you for reading my Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe post. And please visit again as I continue dreaming up recipes, traditional African recipes, African fusion recipes, Sierra Leone recipes, travel plans and much more for you. Thanks for supporting Recipes from a Pantry, UK food blog.
