Roast Cauliflower and Egg Salad (Printable)

Golden roasted cauliflower meets creamy eggs and fresh spinach with zesty avocado dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 4 cups baby spinach or mixed salad greens
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Eggs

05 - 4 large eggs

→ Avocado Dressing

06 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
07 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
10 - 1 garlic clove, minced
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss the cauliflower florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
04 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 8 minutes. Transfer to ice water to cool, then peel and slice into halves or quarters.
05 - Combine avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add 1 tablespoon water if needed to reach desired consistency.
06 - Arrange spinach or greens, roasted cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion on a large serving platter or bowl. Top with prepared eggs.
07 - Drizzle with avocado dressing and sprinkle with toasted sunflower seeds if using. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted cauliflower gets these golden crispy edges that make you forget you are eating something so healthy
  • The avocado dressing keeps you coming back for just one more bite
02 -
  • Overcrowding the baking sheet will steam the cauliflower instead of roasting it, so use two sheets if needed
  • The dressing tastes best after sitting for 10 minutes in the fridge, so make it first and let it hang out
03 -
  • Smoked paprika on the cauliflower before roasting adds a subtle depth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is
  • Everything except the dressing can be prepped up to a day ahead

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