Name: Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Fried Capers and Pickled Currants
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into large florets; 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil (or other cooking oil); salt to taste; pepper to taste; ⅓ cup (75 mL) sliced almonds, toasted; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) white wine vinegar; 3 Tbsp (45 mL) dried currants; 2 Tbsp (30 mL) capers, soaked in water for 10 minutes, rinsed and drained; coconut oil; 8 cups (2 L) mixed greens; 2 whole avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Fried Capers and Pickled Currants

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

45 min

Yields

4 servings

An unusual ingredient, fried capers will bring an explosion of flavour to your mouth!

Courtesy of Janet Malowany, tastespace.wordpress.com, Toronto

ingredients

large head of cauliflower, cut into large florets

Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil (or other cooking oil)

salt to taste

pepper to taste

⅓

cup (75 mL) sliced almonds, toasted

Tbsp (15 mL) white wine vinegar

Tbsp (45 mL) dried currants

Tbsp (30 mL) capers, soaked in water for 10 minutes, rinsed and drained

coconut oil

cups (2 L) mixed greens

whole avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced

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directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).

Step 2

In large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread on 2 parchment paper–lined baking sheets and roast for 40 minutes, stirring half-way through, until tender.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in small skillet over medium heat, toast almonds, being careful not to burn. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 4

In small bowl, pour white wine vinegar over currants. Set aside.

Step 5

Using paper towel, dry capers thoroughly.

Step 6

In small skillet over high heat, melt enough coconut oil to coat bottom of pan. Carefully add capers to skillet, taking care not to be spattered with hot oil. Fry capers, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Remove capers to paper towel–lined plate.

Step 7

To serve, top mixed greens with roasted cauliflower, toasted almonds, currants, capers and sliced avocados.

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