Roasted Cauliflower-Quinoa Salad

This great winter salad can be completely vegetarian or can have some shredded rotisserie chicken in it. The second option leads to a perfect blend of savory and sweet, heat and cool. Perfect for any winter's day. The vegetarian option is ever lighter but just as delicious.

Ingredients: 

 

Cauliflower - 1 head (cut into 1-inch florets) 

 

Seedless red grapes - 2 1/2 cups 

 

Quinoa - 1/2 cup 

 

Greek Yogurt - 1/2 cup (plain (full fat)) 

 

Curry powder - 1/2 tsp. 

 

Cumin - 1/4 tsp. 

 

Lime juice - 2 tsp. (fresh) 

 

Cilantro - 1/4 cup (chopped) 

 

Cashews - 1/4 cup (unsalted, roasted)

 

Rotisserie Chicken - 2 cups (shredded, optional) 

 

Olive oil - as needed 

 

Salt and Pepper - as needed 

 

Method of Preparation:  

 

Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking tray with foil or baking paper. 

 

Combine the cauliflower and 2 cups grapes with 1 tablespoon oil. Roast the cauliflower, stirring occasionally. The grapes should be slightly wilted and the cauliflower golden brown and tender - 25 minutes in total. 

 

In a small pan, stir 1/2 teaspoon salt with 1 cup water and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Add the quinoa and simmer. Cover and cook until all the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender - 15 minutes. When done, remove from the heat and let it sit (covered) for a couple of minutes. 

 

Then transfer the quinoa to a medium bowl. 

 

Halve the remaining grapes and pulse in a food processor. Add yogurt, curry, cumin, lime juice and remaining oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. The mixture should be slightly chunky. 

 

 Then, combine the quinoa with 3 tablespoon dressing and cilantro. 

 

Divide equally among 4 plates and top with cauliflower, cashews and chicken (if using). 

 

Drizzle the remaining dressing and serve. 

 

Tip: If you've got some left-over cauliflower stem from this recipe, don't throw it away. Peel, chop it up and add to a stir-fry. Or it can be added with any vege you're making with dal also.

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