Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Salad

Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Salad

A hearty Mediterranean-style salad of caramelized cauliflower, tender lentils, fresh herbs, feta, and a bright lemon-Dijon dressing.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 220°C.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: oven

  2. Step 2

    Toss the cauliflower with half of the olive oil, the cumin, one-third of the salt, and half of the black pepper. Spread it in a single layer on the baking sheet.

    Ingredients used: 0.5 gr Black Pepper, 800.0 gr Cauliflower, 2.0 gr Fine Salt, 2.0 gr Ground Cumin, 30.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl, rimmed baking sheet

  3. Step 3

    Roast the cauliflower until browned at the edges and tender, turning it once halfway through.

    Timer: 30 min (fixed)

    Cookware: oven, rimmed baking sheet

  4. Step 4

    Meanwhile, combine the lentils, water, and another one-third of the salt in the saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Fine Salt, 200.0 gr Lentil, 750.0 ml Water

    Cookware: medium saucepan

  5. Step 5

    Reduce to low heat and simmer until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape.

    Timer: 20 min (fixed)

    Cookware: medium saucepan

  6. Step 6

    Drain the lentils thoroughly and let them cool until warm rather than steaming hot.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: colander

  7. Step 7

    Whisk the remaining olive oil with the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, remaining salt, and remaining black pepper until combined.

    Ingredients used: 0.5 gr Black Pepper, 15.0 gr Dijon Mustard, 2.0 gr Fine Salt, 4.0 gr Garlic, 45.0 ml Lemon Juice, 30.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: small bowl, whisk

  8. Step 8

    Combine the warm lentils and roasted cauliflower with the red onion, parsley, and feta. Add the dressing, toss gently, and serve warm or at room temperature.

    Ingredients used: 100.0 gr Feta Cheese, 30.0 gr Flat-Leaf Parsley, 120.0 gr Red Onion

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and consume within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • cooked lentils held at room temperature
  • perishable feta cheese