Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad

Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad

with olives and pistachios

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 29m
Total Time: 34m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

418
Calories
24g
Fat
39g
Carbohydrates
17g
Protein
15g
Fiber
2029mg
Sodium
Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad

Recipe Description

This Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad tastes bright and vibrant, thanks to a combination of lemon vinaigrette, caramelized roasted vegetables, and briny green olives. Black beluga lentils contribute their great earthy flavor, as well as protein and lots of fiber. This is the type of salad I’d be happy to eat for dinner with some crusty bread and pack for lunch the next day.

The recipe is a cinch to put together. While the cauliflower and red onions roast, cook the black lentils until tender. If the black lentils aren’t available, use an equivalent amount of French lentils. In a large salad bowl, combine the roasted cauliflower, onions, lentils, olives, pistachios, and fresh parsley and toss with a simple lemon vinaigrette. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

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

Ingredients for Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    Preheat the oven to 400 °F.

  2. 2

    Prepare cauliflower and onions for roasting

    1 min
    Step 2 - Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad

    On a large baking sheet, toss the chopped cauliflower and sliced red onions with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Roast

    30 min
    Step 3 - Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad

    Roast the vegetables for 15 minutes, then flip the cauliflower and continue roasting until browned, about 10-15 minutes more.

  4. 4

    Cook black lentils

    25 min
    Step 4 - Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad

    In the meantime, place 1 cup black lentils and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Partially cover with the lid and cook for 15-20 minutes until the lentils are just tender. Taste the lentils to check for doneness after 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Drain lentils and transfer to salad bowl

    2 min
    Step 5 - Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad

    Once the lentils are done, strain and rinse them with cold water. Transfer the lentils to a large salad bowl.

  6. 6

    Make vinaigrette

    1 min
    Step 6 - Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad

    In a mason jar, combine 1 minced garlic clove, juice of 1 lemon, 3 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Screw the lid on tightly and shake vigorously until emulsified.

  7. 7

    Assemble

    2 min
    Step 7 - Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad

    Stir the roasted cauliflower, onions, 1 cup pitted green olives, ¼ cup chopped raw pistachios, and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley into the lentils. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad

    Serve right away.

This vegan Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad recipe is easy to make, tastes delicious, and has 17 grams of protein in each serving. Give this recipe a try, and share it using the hashtag #cookmerecipes or by tagging @cookmerecipes on Instagram! We love seeing what you’ve made!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Raven
April 10, 2025
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Super yummy salad!

Zena
March 20, 2025
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Delicious! I made this salad for my husband's birthday, and he loved it. The roasted cauliflower and lentils mix so well together. It was super easy to prepare, and we enjoyed it with crusty bread. I will definetly make this again for family gatherings. Thank you for sharing this lovely recipe!

Ethan Johnson
November 4, 2024
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Wow! This Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad is next level! I whipped it up for a dinner party and everyone was drooling! Such a flavor explosion with the roasted veggies and that lemon vinaigrette. I even had some for lunch the next day! Simple to make and super delish!

Quinn
October 16, 2024
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So simple and delicious. My kids loved it, and I felt great serving them something healthy. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Evelyn
September 29, 2024
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Simply delicious and refreshing!

Tom Anderson
September 1, 2024
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Man, this salad is off the charts! Whipped it up last night and my kids went crazy for it. So easy and delish!

Debbie Thompson
August 14, 2024
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This salad is simply great. My kids loved it and I was proud to serve a healthy meal. Roasting the cauliflower made it so flavorful and mixing it with lentils is genius.

Helen
August 5, 2024
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Exceptional

Xena
July 3, 2024
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Made this salad for our anniversary dinner, it was amazing and so easy!

Edward Johnson
May 31, 2024
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Superb salad! simple yet tasty.

Logan
April 8, 2024
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Delicious

Gabe
February 21, 2024
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I made the Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad last week for a family dinner, and it was a hit! The flavors blend together so well. I love how simple it is, and I enjoyed leftovers for lunch the next day. A perfect dish for busy nights!

Victor
February 21, 2024
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Super!

Jessie
February 20, 2024
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BOMB! This salad just lit up my lunch game. Made it for some friends, and they lovd it too! Who knew veggies could be this delish?

Athina
February 9, 2024
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Bright and vibrant salad! Thanks!

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