Spicy Cauliflower Salad with Cilantro

This super easy, fresh Spicy Cauliflower Salad with Cilantro is packed with flavor! Just soak the cauliflower in boiling water for a few minutes, them toss in peas, red onions, cilantro, and a flavorful turmeric vinaigrette and you’re all set with a healthy, delicious, vegan, gluten free cauliflower salad recipe.

Salad:

• 1 medium head cauliflower (1 ½ pounds), broken into small florets (about 5 cups)
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed (or fresh, blanched)
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely diced
• ½ cup fresh chopped cilantro

Turmeric Vinaigrette:

• ½ lemon, juiced
• 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Half-fill a medium pot with water. Cover and bring to a boil. Remove pot from the burner, add cauliflower pieces, and allow to sit for about 3 minutes, until cauliflower is crisp-tender in texture. Drain cauliflower in a colander and set aside to cool.
2. Place cooled cauliflower, peas, red onions, jalapeño, and cilantro in a large bowl.
3. To make the turmeric vinaigrette: In a small dish, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and salt (optional). Drizzle over cauliflower mixture and toss together.
4. Serve immediately or chill until serving time. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
5. Makes 8 servings (3/4 cups each)