Roasted Cauliflower Salad w/ Lentils & Grapes

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Roasted Cauliflower Salad w/ Lentils & Grapes

This Roasted Cauliflower Salad features cauliflower tossed with turmeric & curry powder, roasted until tender and golden, and then tossed with protein-packed lentils and sweet, juicy grapes. It's flavor and texture dynamite!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Main Dish, Salads

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 217kcal

Author: Jenn Sebestyen

Ingredients

For the Roasted Cauliflower Salad

1 head cauliflower chopped into florets
½ red onion sliced thin
1-2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon yellow curry powder
pinch salt or to taste
1 cup halved red seedless grapes
½ cup dried lentils rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups water or vegetable broth

For the dressing (makes about ½ cup)

2 tablespoons raw almond butter
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon yellow curry powder
2-3 tablespoons water to thin
pinch salt/pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets and sliced red onion with olive oil, 1 teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon curry powder, and a pinch of salt. Spread into an even layer own the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender and the red onion starts to caramelize.
In the meantime, bring the lentils and water to a boil, cover, turn heat down to med-low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes until tender, but not mushy.
When everything is cooked through, toss the cauliflower and onion mixture with the lentils and added in the red grapes.
Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl, adding just enough water until you reach your desired consistency.
Drizzle some of the dressing lightly over the salad and serve with extra dressing on the side. This salad tastes great warm, at room temperature or even cold!

Notes

This salad is great warm, at room temperature or even cold.

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