Roast Cauliflower Egg Salad Avocado (Printable)

Roasted cauliflower meets creamy eggs and fresh greens with zesty avocado dressing for a satisfying bowl.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 4 cups baby spinach or mixed salad greens
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Eggs

05 - 4 large eggs

→ Avocado Dressing

06 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
07 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
10 - 1 garlic clove, minced
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss the cauliflower florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until golden and tender.
04 - While the cauliflower roasts, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 8 minutes. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water, cool, and peel. Slice into halves or quarters.
05 - In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add a tablespoon of water if needed to thin the dressing.
06 - In a large bowl or platter, arrange spinach or greens, roasted cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion. Top with eggs.
07 - Drizzle with avocado dressing and sprinkle with toasted sunflower seeds if using. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The warm cauliflower against cool greens makes every bite interesting
  • You can roast the cauliflower and boil eggs ahead of time for assembly in minutes
02 -
  • The cauliflower tastes best when it has time to cool slightly after roasting, so do not rush this step
  • The avocado dressing thickens in the fridge—thin it with a little water before serving leftovers
03 -
  • Sprinkle smoked paprika over the cauliflower before roasting for a subtle smoky depth
  • Make it vegan by skipping the eggs and using plant-based yogurt in the dressing

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