Description
Roasted Cauliflower Salad with White Beans and Lemon delivers caramelized flavor, fresh citrus, and is an easy weeknight side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cauliflower head (about 2½ pounds) cut into bite-size florets
- 1 can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 3 cups fresh arugula (divided)
- ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano (shaved with a vegetable peeler)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 small garlic clove (finely minced)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Arrange the cauliflower florets on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, then toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the florets in a single layer to ensure proper caramelization. Roast for 18 to 22 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the edges are golden and lightly crisp. Allow the cauliflower to cool slightly.
- In a large salad bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, and a pinch of sea salt. Whisk until the dressing is well emulsified and bright in flavor. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Add the roasted cauliflower and drained cannellini beans to the bowl. Gently toss so the warm cauliflower and beans absorb the dressing and become evenly coated.
- Add most of the fresh arugula to the bowl and lightly toss just until the greens are incorporated. Transfer the salad to a serving platter. Scatter the remaining handful of arugula over the top so the salad stays vibrant and fresh.
- Finish with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and freshly cracked black pepper. If desired, drizzle lightly with extra olive oil and add a small squeeze of lemon for brightness.
- Serve immediately while the roasted cauliflower is still slightly warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 373
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Roasted Cauliflower Salad, White Beans, Lemon, Healthy Salad