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Roasted Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Sun dried Tomato Dressing

Roasted Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Sun dried Tomato Dressing. Creamy Sun-dried tomato dressing with roasted veggies, spring greens, apples and pepitas. Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free Recipe. Easily made nut-free 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 199 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

Sun dried tomato dressing:
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomato (dry version)
  • 1/4 cup cashews (use tofu or pepitas for nut-free)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, optional
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Veggies:
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp fresh or 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
Other
  • 4 cups mixed baby greens
  • 1 apple, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp Pepitas or use nuts such as pecans, walnuts

Instructions

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  1. Sun dried tomato dressing: Soak the sun dried tomato for 15 mins. Transfer to a blender along with the soaking water and the rest of the ingredients. Blend. Add more water if needed.
  2. Salad: Add the veggies to a bowl. Drizzle oil and mix and toss. Rub in if needed. Add salt, pepper and herbs and toss well. (You can add other herbs and spice blends for variation, such as cajun, curry, taco spice etc). Transfer to parchment lined baking dish. Cover with parchment and bake at 400 deg F (205 C) for 12 mins, then remove parchment and continue to bake for 20 mins.
  3. Assemble greens of choice, Add sliced apple, roasted veggies, and pepitas. Drizzle generous dressing and serve.To Store: Store the dressing separately in the fridge for upto 3 days.

Notes

  • To make the dressing nut-free: Use silken tofu or pepitas or hemp seeds to make the dressing nut-free.
  • Use other veggies such as zucchini, mushroom, carrots, root vegetables,  and other fruit additions such as pear, citrus to the salad for variation 
  • Nutrition is for 1 serve

Nutrition Information

Calories 199kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 507mg (21%) Potassium 996mg (28%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 910IU (18%) Vitamin C 84mg (93%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 3.5mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 199

% Daily Value*

Calories 199kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 507mg 21%
Potassium 996mg 21%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 910IU 18%
Vitamin C 84mg 93%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Iron 3.5mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.