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Roasted Cauliflower and Farro Salad

Roasted Cauliflower and Farro Salad

Name: Roasted Cauliflower and Farro Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: Cauliflower 1; Olive oil 2 tbsp; Red pepper flakes ¼ tsp; Sea salt ¼ tsp; Pearled farro 1 cup; Olive oil 2 tsp; Garlic 2 cloves; Sea salt ¼ tsp; Kalamata olives ⅓ cup; Sun-dried tomatoes ¼ cup; Feta cheese ½ cup; Lemon juice 1 tbsp; Black pepper; Avocado; Mixed greens 4 handfuls

with feta and avocado

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Ingredients

	1 Cauliflower large head, about 2 lbs, cut into bite-sized florets
	2 tbsp Olive oil extra-virgin
	¼ tsp Red pepper flakes or to taste
	¼ tsp Sea salt fine
	1 cup Pearled farro uncooked, rinsed
	2 tsp Olive oil extra-virgin
	2 cloves Garlic pressed or minced
	¼ tsp Sea salt fine
	⅓ cup Kalamata olives pitted, rinsed, half sliced into small rounds and the rest halved lengthwise
	¼ cup Sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, rinsed and roughly chopped
	½ cup Feta cheese crumbled, about 2 oz
	1 tbsp Lemon juice about ½ lemon, plus more for serving
	Black pepper freshly ground, to taste
	Avocado sliced into thin strips
	4 handfuls Mixed greens leafy greens, spring greens, spinach, arugula or baby kale

Nutritional information

496

calories

25.2g

fat

56.6g

carbohydrates

14.7g

protein

12mg

cholesterol

683mg

sodium

Cuisine:

Mediterranean Recipes

Ingredients

1 Cauliflower
large head, about 2 lbs, cut into bite-sized florets
2 tbsp Olive oil
extra-virgin
¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
or to taste
¼ tsp Sea salt
fine
1 cup Pearled farro
uncooked, rinsed
2 tsp Olive oil
extra-virgin
2 cloves Garlic
pressed or minced
¼ tsp Sea salt
fine
⅓ cup Kalamata olives
pitted, rinsed, half sliced into small rounds and the rest halved lengthwise
¼ cup Sun-dried tomatoes
oil-packed, rinsed and roughly chopped
½ cup Feta cheese
crumbled, about 2 oz
1 tbsp Lemon juice
about ½ lemon, plus more for serving
Black pepper
freshly ground, to taste
Avocado
sliced into thin strips
4 handfuls Mixed greens
leafy greens, spring greens, spinach, arugula or baby kale

Roasted Cauliflower and Farro Salad

This Mediterranean-inspired recipe for Roasted Cauliflower and Farro Salad brings comfort to a weeknight meal. It is packed with bold flavors and healthy ingredients. Warmly spiced oven-roasted cauliflower florets get tossed with garlicky farro, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and briny feta. Serve on a bed of leafy greens, then finish with an extra drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying lunch or dinner.

While your cauliflower roast, cook the farro over a low flame until tender but still retaining a chewy bite. You can use pearled farro or whole farro for this recipe. Please note that cooking times will vary depending on what type of farro you decide to use. Pearled farro takes about 15 minutes to cook, while whole farro takes about 40 minutes. Assemble the salad by tossing together the roasted cauliflower, farro, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, and lemon juice in a salad bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. To serve, divide the greens and avocado between plates and top with the salad. Serve and enjoy!

To make the Roasted Cauliflower and Farro Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make Roasted Cauliflower and Farro Salad

1	Preheat oven	5
Preheat the oven to 425 °F.
2	Prepare veggies for roasting	2
Toss the cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread the cauliflower in an even layer.
3	Roast	25
Roast the cauliflower for 25 to 35 minutes, tossing halfway, until tender and deeply golden on the edges.
4	Cook farro	20
To cook the farro: In a medium saucepan, cover 1 cup farro with 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the farro is tender to the bite but still chewy. Pearled farro takes about 15 minutes to cook, while whole farro takes about 40 minutes.
5	Drain farro and add seasonings	3
Drain any excess water from the cooked farro and stir in 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 minced cloves garlic, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
6	Assemble	5
In a large salad bowl, toss together the roasted cauliflower, cooked farro, ⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives, ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, ½ cup crumbled feta, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Taste and season with more salt and black pepper if needed.
7	Serve
To serve, divide the avocado slices and greens between 4 large plates. Top each with roasted cauliflower and farro salad. Garnish with an extra squeeze of lemon juice or drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.

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