Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Description
This roasted cauliflower salad features raisins, carrots, pecans, and a creamy mayo dressing.
Ingredients
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1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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1/2 cup raisins
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1/2 cup shredded carrots
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup chopped red onion
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2 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste
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1/3 cup toasted chopped pecans
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3 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (210 degrees C) and line a 12 x 18 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Combine cauliflower pieces, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and toss to combine. Spread out seasoned cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
3
Roast in the preheated oven until the edges of the cauliflower begin to brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
4
Remove from the oven and allow to cool, slightly, about 5 minutes.
5
Combine celery, raisins, carrots, mayonnaise, red onion, and sugar in the same bowl. Add roasted cauliflower pieces and toss to coat.
6
Transfer salad to a serving bowl and garnish with toasted pecan pieces and crumbled bacon.