Roasted Cauliflower with Lime Dressing
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Roasted Cauliflower with Lime Dressing
Description
Roasted Cauliflower with Lime Dressing is prepared by roasting cauliflower florets coated with lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until tender and slightly browned. The dressing combines lime juice with grated garlic, mustard, mayonnaise, olive oil, and fresh tarragon, blending creamy and citrusy flavors to complement the roasted vegetable. The lime juice in both the roasting and dressing steps adds a consistent tart brightness to the dish.
The texture balances the firmness of the roasted cauliflower edges with the creamy, tangy dressing coating each piece. Fresh tarragon introduces an herbal note that lifts the overall flavor profile. Serving this dish warm or at room temperature makes it versatile for various meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower florets cut off the stump and sliced in half
- 1 lime juiced
- salt
- black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
LIME DRESSING
- 2 lime juiced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 garlic peeled and grated
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- salt to taste
- tarragon finely chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- In a bowl add all the cauliflower florets with the lime juice, salt and pepper, and olive oil and mix well. Transfer the cauliflower florets to a cookie sheet and bake in the hot oven for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a bowl combine the lime juice, garlic, mustard, mayonnaise, and olive oil. Stir and add more oil if too pungent. Season to taste. (This dressing can store well in the refrigerator for up to a week)
- Place the cauliflower florets in a bowl and add the mustard lime dressing to your liking. Add the fresh tarragon and serve.
- Serve either warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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