Keto Roasted Cauliflower Salad

This Keto Roasted Cauliflower Salad with tahini sauce is a very delicious, tasty, and filling keto-friendly dish, which makes it Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. We can sprinkle the Garlic and smoked paprika to season the cauliflower, then roast the cauliflower florets till the florets get soft & golden. Then we can add the creamy tahini lemon dressing to the roasted cauliflower salad to make this salad indulgent and tangy without the additional carbs. Then we can garnish this Keto Roasted Cauliflower Salad with tahini sauce, with the sesame seeds and parsley, which adds brightness and also helps to improve the texture and flavor. This salad is also vegan-friendly, gluten-free, along keto-friendly as well, and it is also loaded with fiber and good fats. This improves the texture and flavor. We can have this salad warm or cold, and it is loaded with a Mediterranean taste.

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STATS:

• Cook time: Twenty-five mints.
• Total time: Thirty-five minutes
• Serving size: 1 cup
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Prep time: Ten mints.
• Course: Salad
• Calories: 220 kcal
• Diet: Keto, Vegan, & Gluten-Free
• Servings: 4

EQUIPMENT:

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Knife
• Chopping board
• Small bowl
• Whisk
• Serving Bowl

INGREDIENTS:

TO MAKE THE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER FLORETS:

• One medium cauliflower
• Two tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• Black pepper
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• Salt

TO MAKE THE TAHINI SAUCE DRESSING:

• Three tablespoon tahini
• Two tablespoon lemon juice
• One tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 2–3 tbsp. water
• Salt to taste

ADD-INS:

• 2 tbsp. parsley
• 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
• ¼ cup chopped cucumber
• 2 tbsp. red onion

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

CAULIFLOWER FLORETS:

• We have to use the fresh and firm florets of the cauliflower to make this salad more flavorful and there should not be any brown blotches.

OLIVE OIL:

• We use olive oil to include healthy fats and to make the dish more indulgent and tasty. We can also use the extra virgin olive oil to roast the cauliflower and to make the dressing.

SMOKED PAPRIKA:

• We add the smoked paprika in the cauliflower. You can also use regular paprika or a dash of cumin in place of smoked paprika to make it more flavorful.

GARLIC SEASONING:

• Garlic seasoning adds a slight garlic flavor when we roast the florets. We can also use the fresh garlic in the tahini sauce to make the sauce more flavorful and spicy.

TAHINI:

• We use the tahini sauce as it is the basic ingredient of this dressing and it is a paste of sesame seeds. We have to use superior and pure quality of tahini for the best texture and flavor.

LEMON JUICE:

• We add the lemon juice to make the tahini sauce more indulgent and tangy and tasty.

WATER:

• Water is used to make the pourable tahini sauce without sacrificing flavor.

SALT AND PEPPER:

• We add the salt and pepper to season the cauliflower florets and the dressing and it also helps to improve the taste.

SESAME SEEDS OR PARSLEY:

• We can add the toasted sesame seeds, or fresh parsley to garnish thee dish. We can also use the low-carb vegetables in the salad like cucumber or cherry tomatoes to make it more healthy and delicious.

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INSTRUCTION:

1. We can turn on the oven at four hundred degrees F.
2. Then we can put the baking paper on the pan.
3. We can put the cauliflower florets in the bowl and sprinkle the black pepper, garlic seasoning, paprika powder, salt, and oil in the bowl to season the florets.
4. Then we can roast the cauliflower florets for 20 to 25 minutes or till they are tender and golden brown.
5. We can add the minced garlic, salt, lemon juice, tahini, water, and olive oil to the small bowl and mix with the spatula.
6. Then we can adjust the consistency of the dressing with the water as required.
7. We can put the roasted cauliflower in the serving bowl and garnish the salad with the parsley, and sesame seeds.
8. Also drizzle the tahini dressing on the Keto Roasted Cauliflower Salad and serve it warm.

TIPS:

• We can serve this salad with some lemon juice to make this more flavorful and tasty.
• You can also include some keto-friendly nuts like almonds or pine nuts to make the salad crunchier.
• We can also serve the chilled salad in the summer season.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• We can store this roasted cauliflower salad and the dressing in separate containers for 4 days.

FREEZER:

• You would not have to freeze this cauliflower salad as the cauliflower will get mushy.

FAQs:

Is this roasted cauliflower salad low in carbs?

• This roasted cauliflower salad is just 5g net carbs and 5g protein in a single serving of this salad.

Can I make this roasted cauliflower salad with the frozen florets?

• We can make this roasted cauliflower salad with the frozen florets as well but it is best to use the fresh ones for the best flavor.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Vitamin A: 100 IU
Calories: 220 kcal
Net Carbs: 5g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 18g
Sodium: 150mg
Potassium: 400mg
Calcium: 60mg
Total Carbs: 9g
Iron: 1.3mg