Description
A vibrant and healthy Turmeric Cauliflower Barley and Pomegranate Salad featuring roasted turmeric-spiced cauliflower, nutty barley, crunchy walnuts, sweet pomegranate seeds, and tangy feta cheese, dressed with extra-virgin olive oil and seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Grains
- 1/2 cup Barley
Vegetables & Fruits
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 1 Pomegranate
Dairy
- 80 gram Feta Cheese
Oils & Seasonings
- 4 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Ground Turmeric
Nuts
- 4 Walnut halves
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius) to prepare for roasting the cauliflower.
- Cook Barley: Boil 1/2 cup of barley according to the package instructions until tender. Drain well, then toss the barley with 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil to coat. Set aside while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Prepare and Roast Cauliflower: Wash the cauliflower and cut it into florets. In a bowl, coat the florets with 1 tablespoon of ground turmeric, 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper to your taste. Spread the coated cauliflower on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until tender and slightly golden.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large serving dish, combine the roasted turmeric cauliflower and the dressed barley. Crack walnuts into pieces and seed the pomegranate. Add both walnuts and pomegranate seeds into the salad. Finally, crumble or add chunks of feta cheese on top.
Notes
- You can replace feta cheese with a vegan cheese alternative for a dairy-free version.
- To enhance flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Walnuts can be lightly toasted for extra crunch and flavor.
- Barley can be substituted with quinoa or farro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Turmeric cauliflower salad, barley salad, pomegranate salad, roasted cauliflower, healthy salad, vegetarian Mediterranean salad
