Sweet mustardy sticky skillet cauliflower florets, on a bed of crispy romaine, with the zing of red onion, pops of cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado. I mean, I could just end the post right here and I'm pretty sure I've sold you on this salad already.
I love me a big old meal salad. My BBQ Chickpea Salad, Chipotle Black Bean Kale Salad, and Peanut Thai Salad are all faves, but I was vibing for something a little different. And that difference is my new Maple Mustard Cauliflower & Avocado Salad. Oooee! So much yum.
I think cauliflower is quickly becoming one of my favourite vegetables. You can give it a crispy cornflake coating for Buffalo Cauliflower, quickly roast it, or even make a creamy sauce out of it, and sautéed in this maple mustard sauce... mouth explosion.
If you have different veggies on hand, this maple mustard cauliflower combo could really be paired with any veggies and be totally and utterly scrumptious. Or, if you just want all the cauliflower and none of the lettuce, it would make for a gorgeous side dish as well. Happy salading my friends!
To make Maple Mustard Cauliflower & Avocado Salad: Mix all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or cup.
Add the cauliflower to a large bowl, and pour over half of the dressing (saving the remaining half of the dressing for later). Toss to coat all of the cauliflower.
Heat a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat, and add the cauliflower. Sauté turning the cauliflower every few minutes until the cauliflower is browned and tender all the way through, about 10 minutes.
Prepare the salad by dividing the romaine among two large salad bowls and topping them with the tomatoes, avocado slices, red onion, and the cooked cauliflower. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad to taste.
Maple Mustard Cauliflower & Avocado Salad
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the salad:
- ½ head cauliflower , cut into florets
- 2 romaine hearts , chopped
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes , halved
- 1 avocado , sliced
- ¼ red onion , thinly sliced
Instructions
- Mix all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Add the cauliflower to a large bowl, and pour over half of the dressing (saving the remaining half of the dressing for later). Toss to coat all of the cauliflower.
- Heat a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat, and add the cauliflower. Sauté turning the cauliflower every few minutes until the cauliflower is browned and tender all the way through, about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the salad by dividing the romaine among two large salad bowls and topping them with the tomatoes, avocado slices, red onion, and the cooked cauliflower. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad to taste.
Nutrition
Bon appetegan!
Sam.
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D Spencer says
I used this recipe to make a sandwich, as I didn't have any lettuce. Put all the other ingredients on a toasted sub roll and added a little vegan feta on top. It was delicious!
Julie Ann Gardner says
Divine is all I can say. I did half the amount and with added olives, cucumbers, red kidney beans and young spinach it took some "hammering" to finish. Added lime juice to the maple/mustard sauce, as previously suggested?
Rochelle says
Really good and easy! I love that the salad ingredients are things I already had in the fridge.
Maria Bambara says
Another totally delicious recipe. Lots of wow factor and taste. I love it when I bring a vegan dish that truly shows how beautiful the food can be. Thanks again Sam for hitting it out of the park again !!
Judy Maguire says
I've made this several times, this time i thought i had cauliflower, but i had broccoli, so I made it with broccoli, it was just a great!!
Brigitte says
This recipe is good of course all your recipes are awesome!! But after tasting the cauliflower I thought there was some lack of acidity. I added lime juice to it , it was perfect ....
Suzy says
Sinfully simplistic! And sinfully tasteful! I might up the amount of dressing by half (then I won't have to lick the plate!) 😉 I love recipes that are flexible too, and I like the idea of some cuke in there! Maybe some edamame! Definitely a winner! Thanks Sam!!
Sam Turnbull says
So happy you loved it, Suzy 🙂
Natalie says
My son was a little skeptical when he saw me mixing mustard and maple syrup... But this was delicious and enjoyed by everyone! I'll definitely make it again.
Sam Turnbull says
So happy you enjoyed it, Natalie 🙂
Bridget says
Hello! Can this be served cold, by making the cauliflower ahead of time and chopping all ingredients the next day?
Sam Turnbull says
Hi Bridget, sure it can be served cold. Enjoy!
Yulca says
Delicious, came together in record time, and a nice change of taste. We added olives, cucumber and pine nuts - so good!
Yulca says
Must have clicked on the wrong field, reply instead of comment, sorry!
Sam Turnbull says
So thrilled you enjoyed it, Yulca!
Sarah says
Sam, this salad is so delicious and satisfying!! I just want to slather the maple Dijon dressing on everything Thank you so much for sharing all of your creative and scrumptious recipes!!!
Sam Turnbull says
Yay! So happy you enjoyed it, Sarah! 😀
S L Vinas says
I have to admit. I was really not sure this would work. However, it was delicious!! Also, for some protein I threw in some navy beans. Yum. Thank you Sam
Sam Turnbull says
Woohoo! So happy you loved it so much, S L Vinas 🙂
Joanne Freund says
This was outstanding!!!!! Absolutely outstanding. Can't wait to take this the next time I bring something to a party!!! Love it!
Sam Turnbull says
Yay!! So happy you loved it so much, Joanne 🙂
Srivani says
Omg!!! (Again!) This is sooooo easy, and even better, soooooo tasty! Thanks Sam. Sometimes I almost feel you are my personal chef.
Sam Turnbull says
Haha! Awww shucks. You're the best, Srivani!
Colleen Cassidy says
Hi Sam:
I made this for my Thursday and Friday lunches this week. Yumm!! I love the dressing.
Sam Turnbull says
Woohoo! Thrilled you like it so much, Colleen 😀
Dana says
When I saw this recipe yesterday, I knew I had to make it! I had almost all the ingredients already, so just had to stop and get cauliflower and grape tomatoes. HOLY WOW this was amazing!! It came together so quickly I didn't even mind that I was "cooking" on a weeknight. One of the best recipes I've made in weeks. I may have to make it again tonight!
Sam Turnbull says
Wow!!! That's awesome, Dana! So thrilled you loved it so much 😀