Cauliflower and Arugula Honey Sesame Salad

I just love cauliflower and arugula, but never knew how to put them together. I had several attempts and finally came up with this salad. It's a fusion of citrusy and sweet that explodes in your mouth. This is a perfect appetizer if you are serving roasted chicken or seafood.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 277 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon honey
• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup sesame seeds
• ½ cup lemon juice
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup sweet corn
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 ½ cups cauliflower florets
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cups arugula, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce (Optional)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a saucepan filled with water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and simmer until barely tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir cauliflower and corn until cauliflower is tender and corn is heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon honey, turmeric, salt, and black pepper; transfer vegetables to a large bowl.

Step 3

Whisk parsley, 1/2 cup olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, 1 tablespoon honey, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Mix arugula and green onion into cauliflower mixture. Pour parsley dressing over vegetables and toss to combine. Sprinkle oregano over salad. Refrigerate until chilled 20 to 25 minutes.