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Roasted Cauliflower Salad

This healthy roasted cauliflower salad makes the perfect quick lunch. An easy low-carb recipe which is also vegan and gluten-free!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese, vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 190kcal
Author Shivani Raja

Ingredients

  • 1 head Cauliflower
  • 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 4-5 leaves Romaine Lettuce
  • 1/4 Red Cabbage
  • 1 Carrot
  • 1 Spring Onion
  • 1 tbsp Roasted Peanuts

For the Dressing:

  • 1 tbsp Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 Lime juiced

Instructions

  • Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and break into florets about 1.5-2” in size.
  • Add the cauliflower pieces to a baking tray along with the sunflower oil, salt and pepper. Bake for 25 minutes at 200°C/ 400°F.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the vegetables by slicing the romaine into chunky pieces, grating the carrot and roughly chopping the red cabbage. Add the vegetables to a large serving bowl.
  • Chop the spring onion into small rounds, and roughly chop the roasted peanuts. set aside to garnish the salad later.
  • Halfway through cooking the cauliflower, remove from the oven and rotate the cauliflower pieces to ensure even cooking.
  • Prepare the dressing by mixing together the sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce and lime juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Remove the cauliflower from the oven - it should be golden and slightly charred. Add the cauliflower to the serving bowl.
  • Pour on the dressing, toss to combine, then garnish with the spring onions and chopped peanuts. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Feel free to substitute any of the vegetables for whatever is in season or available to you. 
  • This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 day. If you are preparing this salad ahead of time, store the dressing separately to ensure the veggies stay crisp!

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.4g | Protein: 5.7g | Fat: 9.6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 724mg | Fiber: 6.6g | Sugar: 14g