Best Cauliflower Quinoa Salad Recipes

ROASTED CURRIED CAULIFLOWER-QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Place a rack in center of oven and preheat to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Toss cauliflower and 2 cups grapes with 1 Tbsp. oil and arrange in a single layer on baking sheet. Roast, stirring occasionally, until grapes are slightly wilted and cauliflower is golden brown and tender, about 25 minutes.
• Stir 1/2 tsp. salt into a small pan with 1 cup water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in quinoa and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
• Halve remaining 1/2 cup grapes and pulse in a food processor with yogurt, curry, cumin, lime juice, remaining 2 tsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper until mixture is slightly chunky.
• Toss quinoa with 3 Tbsp. dressing and cilantro. Divide among 4 plates and top with roasted cauliflower, cashews and chicken, if desired. Drizzle with remaining dressing, season with additional salt and pepper, if desired, and serve.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND MUSHROOM QUINOA SALAD IN BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toss the cauliflower and mushrooms in the oil, thyme, salt and pepper, place on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in a preheated 400F oven until they start to caramelize, about 20-30 minutes, flipping them half way through. Meanwhile, bring the water and quinoa to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender and has absorbed the water, about 15-20 minutes, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, covered. Mix everything and enjoy. Option: Serve warm or cool over sauteed or fresh greens like spinach, kale, swiss chard or lettuce.

CAULIFLOWER & QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 220C. Combine cauliflower, garlic, half the lemon rind and 1 tbsp oil in a bowl, season to taste, spread on a large oven tray and roast until golden and tender (15-20 minutes).
• Pat chickpeas dry with absorbent paper, then combine with remaining lemon rind and 1 tbsp oil in a bowl, season to taste, spread on a oven tray and roast until gold (15-20 minutes).
• Meanwhile, place quinoa and 375ml salted water in a saucepan, simmer over medium heat until water is absorbed (12-15 minutes), drain through a fine sieve to remove excess liquid and spread on a tray to cool slightly.
• Combine parsley, mint, spring onion, sherry vinegar, lemon juice and remaining oil in a large bowl, add cauliflower, chickpeas and quinoa, season to taste and toss to combine. Scatter with feta and serve warm.

CAULIFLOWER QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 200ml water to the boil. Add quinoa and orange juice. Season and bring back to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 mins, remove from heat and leave to cool.
• In another pan, cook the cauliflower in boiling salted water for 4 mins, now add peas and beans and cook for a further 2 minutes.
• drain and refresh in cold water.
• mix the mustard, oil and vinegar together.
• slice the pear.
• Toss everything together in a bowl and garnish with parsley if desired.