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roasted cauliflower turkey salad with lemon dressing in a bowl on a white marble countertop.

Roasted Cauliflower Turkey Salad with Lemon Dressing

Mimi Council
This Roasted Cauliflower Turkey Salad with Lemon Dressing combines caramelized roasted cauliflower with lean turkey and pickled onions and peppers for a wholesome and vibrant salad!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Makes 4 servings
Calories 365 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Half Sheet Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 head cauliflower

For the Turkey

  • 12 ounces ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

For the Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 lemon (juice)
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Salad

Instructions
 

  • To roast the cauliflower: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, add the olive oil, thyme, sea salt, and white pepper.
  • Cut the cauliflower head into 2-inch pieces and add into the bowl with the olive oil. Coat the cauliflower completely. Transfer to the prepare baking sheet and spread out evenly.
  • Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is golden brown.
  • To make the turkey: In a medium bowl, add the ground turkey, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to combine completely.
  • In a large skillet over medium/high heat, add the olive oil to coat the pan. Add the ground turkey, and using a spatula, break it up and continue to cook until the turkey is lightly brown and fully cooked, about 10 minutes.
  • To make the dressing: In a small bowl, add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine completely. (Dressing will naturally separate, so be sure to stir or shake before using if storing leftovers).
  • To assemble the salads: Chop the romaine lettuce and spinach and add to bowls. Add the turkey, roasted cauliflower, pickled onions, peppers, and dressing.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Tips
  • Plan to make the my Organic Pickled Red Onions & Peppers ahead of time as these need to rest in the fridge for 3 days before eating. You can use store bought if you prefer, but these are so easy to make!
  • You can use 93/7 ground turkey or extra lean, either works. You can also use ground chicken too.
  • Roasting the cauliflower is where all the flavor comes from, so don't skip this step.
  • Feel free to use any kind of lettuce, so feel free to use what's in your fridge.
  • Store all the ingredients separately if you have leftovers, this way you can assemble the salad when you want to enjoy so it doesn't become soggy.
  • High Altitude — Follow the recipe as noted.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 24gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 1409mgPotassium: 822mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1498IUVitamin C: 88mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 3mg
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