Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Salad is a healthy, easy dinner that solves the 20-minute meal problem. After making this many times, I know the secret to perfect texture. The golden, crispy edges and creamy tahini make this recipe irresistible. Try this 20-minute restaurant version. Check out my Easy Rotel Dip Recipe with Ground Beef for Game Day. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Rotel Dip Recipe with Ground Beef for Game Day and Fluffy Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl with Maple and Cinnamon.

What You'll Need for Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
• Optional: 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• Optional: 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced

How to Make Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Salad

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Season: Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast: Spread cauliflower on the baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and crisp.
4. Make dressing: In a small bowl, mix tahini, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
5. Assemble: In a large bowl, toss roasted cauliflower with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with dressing.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Roast cauliflower and prepare dressing up to 2 days in advance.

Freezing Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Freeze in airtight containers for up to 1 month.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in 30-second intervals until warm.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Roast cauliflower in a single layer for best crispiness.
• Best substitution: Use broccoli or green beans in place of cauliflower.
• Make-ahead: Roast and store cauliflower separately for best texture.
• Scaling: Double or triple the recipe for meal prep.
• Troubleshooting: If salad is too dry, add more tahini dressing.

Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Salad

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Prep

10 min

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Cook

25 min

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Total

35 min

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Seasonings

• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Optional Toppings

• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced

Instructions

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Season: Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast: Spread cauliflower on the baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and crisp.
4. Make dressing: In a small bowl, mix tahini, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
5. Assemble: In a large bowl, toss roasted cauliflower with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with dressing.

Notes

• Chef tip: Roast cauliflower in a single layer for best crispiness.
• Best substitution: Use broccoli or green beans in place of cauliflower.
• Make-ahead: Roast and store cauliflower separately for best texture.
• Scaling: Double or triple the recipe for meal prep.
• Troubleshooting: If salad is too dry, add more tahini dressing.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze in airtight containers for up to 1 month.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in 30-second intervals until warm.
• Make ahead: Roast cauliflower and prepare dressing up to 2 days in advance.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 16g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 350mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sat. Fat: 2g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Salad and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!