From his famous cookbook "Jerusalem", this salad is classic Ottolenghi: simple but a unique combination, and 100% yum. If you only try one cauliflower salad in your life, make it this one!Handy related recipes: How to cut cauliflower florets quickly & neatly, and Roasted Cauliflower.
1celery stalk, cut into 0.5cm / 0.3" slices on the diagonal
1/3cuphazelnuts, raw, skin on
1/2pomegranate, seeds only (~1/3 cup)
1cupparsley leaves, lightly packed
Dressing
2tbspextra virgin olive oil
1/3tspcinnamon powder(Note 2)
1/3tspallspice(Note 2)
1tbspsherry vinegar
1 1/2tspmaple syrup(or honey or golden syrup)
1/4tspeach salt and pepper
Instructions
Roast Cauliflower:
Preheat oven to 220°C/425°F (200°C fan).
Toss cauliflower with oil, salt and pepper. Spread on tray, roast 20 minutes, turn, then roast for a further 5 to 10 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the cauliflower is cooked through. Don't let it get overcooked, sad and soggy!
Transfer to bowl and let cool for 20 minutes.
Toast Hazelnuts:
Turn oven down to 160°C/320°F (140°C fan). Spread hazelnuts on tray then roast for 5 minutes until they smell amazing.
Cool slightly, then roughly chop (most skin will naturally fall off).
Salad:
Place hazelnuts, parsley and celery into the bowl. Sprinkle over cinnamon, allspice, salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil, maply syrup and vinegar. Toss gently with hands or rubber spatula.
Plate up: Taste, add more salt or pepper if needed. Transfer to serving bowl. Scatter over pomegranates. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
1. This is the "Roasted Cauliflower & Hazelnut Salad" from Yotam Ottolenghi's cookbook Jerusalem. The only amendment I made was to reduce the total amount of oil used from 5 tablespoons down to 4 tablespoons.2. 1/3 teaspoon is not a standard spoon measure. Just use a slightly heaped 1/4 teaspoon, or 2/3 of a 1/2 teaspoon.3. Did you buy celery especially to make this and now you're left with most of the bunch? Make this Leftover Celery Salad!4. Best served on the day of making, but still very, very good the next day. Always serve at room temp, never fridge cold!5. Nutrition per serving.