The roasted flavors of cauliflower and hazelnuts, combined with the fresh pop of pomegranate seeds, make this a particularly memorable salad for your holiday table. Cauliflower and pomegranate are popular foods in both Arab and Jewish communities, and the sweet and sour combinations in this dish capture the flavors of the region.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets (1 1/2 pounds total)
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large celery stalk, cut on an angle into 1/4-inch slices (2/3 cup total)
- 5 tablespoons hazelnuts, with skins
- ⅓ cup small flat-leaf parsley leaves, picked
- ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds (from about 1/2 medium pomegranate)
- Generous 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Generous 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)
631 calories; 55 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 36 grams monounsaturated fat; 9 grams polyunsaturated fat; 27 grams carbohydrates; 11 grams dietary fiber; 10 grams sugars; 15 grams protein; 144 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
2 to 4 servings
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Mix the cauliflower with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some black pepper. Spread out in a roasting pan and roast on the top oven rack for 25 to 35 minutes, until the cauliflower is crisp and parts of it have turned golden brown. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and set aside to cool.
- Decrease the oven temperature to 325 degrees. Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 17 minutes.
- Allow the nuts to cool a little, then coarsely chop them and add to the cauliflower, along with the remaining oil and the rest of the ingredients. Stir, taste and season with salt and pepper accordingly. Serve at room temperature.
50 minutes
Dining and Cooking