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15 Comments · September 1, 2017

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Green Goddess Salad

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This vegan roasted cauliflower green goddess salad is addictive, satisfying, and packed with nourishing, feel-good ingredients. Tender roasted cauliflower and chopped baby arugula are tossed in a lively, tangy, and creamy cashew green goddess dressing. Enjoy this salad for an energizing lunch or pair it with a sandwich // burger for a vibrant side dish!

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Green Goddess Salad

Having shared well over 500 recipes with you all over the last seven years, it's pretty difficult to play favorites.

There are countless flops and mediocre recipes that never see the glow of these backlit pages, because I've made it a habit to only share recipes I absolutely love and feel are worth repeating. Thus, the task of identifying favorites is made all the more difficult by the fact that I only share... well, my favorites.

BUT...

Every now and then, there are certain recipes that do, in fact, stand out among all the rest.

And this salad? Well, it's one of those favorites. My goodness is it a favorite. 

Roasted cauliflower and chopped baby arugula are tossed in a tangy, vibrant, and creamy cashew green goddess dressing. The result is an addictive salad that's sure to stir up lots of those frantic fork-to-plate-to-mouth-repeat motions. You know the type? The ones that signal to bystanders: I will not have leftovers, and I certainly won't be sharing, so you best move along.

There's something magical about roasted cauliflower. The simple cooking technique transforms a smelly cruciferous veggie into a tender, somewhat sweet, almost caramelized show-stopper.

Even some of the most veggie-averse can get down with roasted cauliflower.

And judging by the sheer number of cauliflower dishes I've seen on menus at fancy schmancy restaurants as of late, this once overlooked veggie has earned its keep on the center stage. Bravo, cauliflower. Bravo.

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Green Goddess Salad

To make this vegan roasted cauliflower green goddess salad, you'll start by roasting the cauliflower. No surprise there. :)

Simply core and cut two large heads of cauliflower into small florets; toss them in a bit of coconut oil, salt + pepper; and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until tender with hints of golden-brown char.

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Green Goddess Salad

As the cauliflower roasts, you'll get to work on the creamy cashew green goddess dressing.

To a blender, add raw cashews, filtered water, garlic, parsley, chives, dried tarragon, lemon juice, capers, and a bit of sea salt.  Then, blend on high until super smooth and creamy.

This dressing has the loveliest pale green hue to it, and it's packed with flavor.

Once the cauliflower has finished roasting, add it to a serving bowl along with a couple handfuls of chopped baby arugula, and pour the green goddess dressing over top.

Then, toss to coat, taste, and add a bit more sea salt and pepper if you'd like.

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Green Goddess Salad

I like to serve this salad with a generous sprinkle of shelled hemp seeds for a plant-powered protein boost. Having said that, this is a completely optional addition, so feel free to skip it to keep things as simple as possible.

Either way, just be sure to make this salad.

It's packed with micronutrients, detoxifying cruciferous goodness, and bright, herbaceous flavors.

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Green Goddess Salad

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Green Goddess Salad
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Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Green Goddess Salad

This vegan roasted cauliflower green goddess salad is addictive, satisfying, and packed with nourishing, feel-good ingredients. Tender roasted cauliflower and chopped baby arugula are tossed in a lively, tangy, and creamy cashew green goddess dressing. Enjoy this salad for an energizing lunch or pair it with a sandwich // burger for a vibrant side dish!
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, plant-based, Vegan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

  • 2 large heads cauliflower, cut into small florets
  • 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, melted
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Creamy Cashew Green Goddess Dressing

  • ½ cup raw cashews, soaked for at least 2 hours and drained
  • ½ cup filtered water
  • 1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
  • ⅓ cup stemmed and roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped chives
  • ½ teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons jarred capers drained
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Toppings

  • 2 handfuls baby arugula, chopped
  • Shelled hemp seeds, to taste (optional)

Instructions

For the Roasted Cauliflower Salad

  • Preheat the oven to 425F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and add the cauliflower florets to the pan. Drizzle with the coconut oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Toss to coat and then spread the florets evenly over the pan.
  • Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and flecked with golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  • Let cool slightly.

For the Creamy Cashew Green Goddess Dressing

  • Add all dressing ingredients to a high-speed blender, and blend on high until smooth and creamy.

To Assemble

  • Transfer the warm cauliflower and chopped arugula to a large bowl, pour as much of the dressing over top as desired, and toss to coat. 
  • Taste and season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Sprinkle with hemp seeds (if using). 
  • Serve and enjoy.
  • Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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Comments

  1. Hallie says

    September 02, 2017 at 6:55 am

    This looks amazingly good. Just curious how it is as a leftover served cold?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      September 02, 2017 at 11:14 am

      Thanks, Hallie! The leftovers are great served cold as well. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Ushmana Rai says

    September 02, 2017 at 10:32 am

    5 stars
    I have tried cauliflowers in curry and lasagna but never tried it roasted in a salad. The recipe looks very savory and interesting. Loved the innovation, thank you for sharing,Ashley! xoxo

    Reply
  3. Lillian says

    September 02, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    This looks amazing! Now to hunt down raw cashews where I live and get this into my rotation! Thanks for being inspiring!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      September 02, 2017 at 3:47 pm

      And thank you for the kind words, Lillian!! Happy cooking and enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Michelle says

    September 02, 2017 at 7:13 pm

    I'm so excited to try this Green Goddess Dressing!!

    Reply
  5. Aidan says

    September 04, 2017 at 6:19 pm

    This looks so good. How many would this serve as an entree salad?

    Thanks!

    Aidan

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      September 05, 2017 at 10:16 am

      Hi, Aidan! You could certainly serve it as a light entrée if you serve it in larger portions (perhaps 3–4 servings for the entire recipe, versus 6–8 side portions).

      Reply
  6. Paula says

    September 12, 2017 at 1:16 am

    I absolutely adore roasted cauliflower. So yummy and super nutritious. That Green Goddess dressing looks amazing against the golden tipped veggies. Definitely going to give this salad a try. x

    Reply
  7. Lindsey says

    September 23, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    5 stars
    I'm usually not one to comment on recipes that I attempt but this blew me away! I have been wanting to try this recipe, especially the dressing for a couple weeks and today I took the plunge. I will never again buy a store made salad dressing and I will probably bring this with me if I ever eat out at a restaurant! So delicious! I may or may not have licked the blender clean after making this dressing. The salad as a whole is perfection. My 15 month old son was stealing bites off my plate as well!! Thanks for the recipe. This will be my lunch obsession for the next few weeks I'm sure :)

    Reply
  8. Celeste says

    September 25, 2017 at 7:39 pm

    5 stars
    I love how easy but satisfying this salad is! Rich and flavorful. I will be making this again.

    Reply
  9. Pia Plant says

    September 28, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    5 stars
    Hi!! I ve just made your salad and its absolutely fantastic! I loved it and eat it in one second :)
    Thank you!!!!
    Pia

    Reply
  10. Kelly Teno says

    October 07, 2017 at 10:10 am

    5 stars
    Whoops! I read the recipe wrong and made this with 2 cups of cashews instead of a 1/2 cup! In which case the consistency turned out like a thick hummus/dip texture. Cool thing is though, that I was able to separate a portion of it (so we could try it as a spread or dip with veggies) and then added some almond milk to the rest to make it into a dressing.

    Reply
  11. Luann says

    December 23, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    5 stars
    I made it for a group of carnivores and they all raved, had seconds, and asked for the recipe! I also thought it was easy to make! Making it for Christmas dinner. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      December 23, 2017 at 12:32 pm

      So happy to hear this, Luann! Thanks for sharing and happy holidays!

      Reply

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