Description
A vibrant and nutritious Curry Roasted Cauliflower Sweet Potato Salad featuring tender, golden roasted vegetables tossed in a tangy tahini lemon dressing. This Middle Eastern-inspired salad is vegan, gluten-free, and perfect as a hearty side dish or light main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Vegetables
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Dressing & Garnishes
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup roasted cashews (optional)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large baking sheet, toss the cauliflower florets and diced sweet potato with 2 tablespoons olive oil, curry powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Make sure all pieces are evenly coated with the spices and oil.
- Roast Vegetables: Spread the coated vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even roasting, until the vegetables are tender and golden brown.
- Make the Dressing: While the vegetables roast, whisk together the lemon juice, tahini, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and maple syrup (or honey) in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Toss the Salad: Once the roasted vegetables are done, transfer them to a large bowl. Gently toss with the thinly sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, and the prepared dressing until well combined.
- Add Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle roasted cashews on top if using for added crunch. Serve the salad warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
Notes
- This salad works well as either a hearty vegetarian main or a flavorful side dish.
- For a creamier dressing, substitute the tahini with Greek yogurt if you are not strictly vegan.
- Feel free to adjust the spiciness by adding more or less curry powder according to your preference.
- Roasted cashews add a wonderful crunch but can be omitted or replaced with other nuts or seeds as desired.
