Cauliflower and Brussels Sprout Salad

I love arugula more than most human beings (let's make this a competition).  I probably eat it almost every day, in various ways, and I swear to god it's delicious with nothing but olive oil and salt and pepper.  That said, it's even more delicious topped with all sorts of yummy ingredients, like this wintery salad I made last week.  Roasted cauliflower, shredded brussels sprouts and red onions are combined with crumbled feta, toasted pine nuts and a dijon vinaigrette and all of it served on top of, yes, arugula.  It's superb!  I love hearty salads that stand on their own.  Although you could add grilled chicken and make this even more of a meal.  

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Cauliflower and Brussels Sprout Salad

Serves 4-6

(Printable Recipe)

Ingredients:

1 head cauliflower, florets removed

2 cups shredded brussels sprouts

1 small red onion (or half of a big one), thinly sliced

1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided

5 oz arugula

1/3 cup crumbled feta

1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

1 Tbsp dijon mustard

Juice of half a lemon

2 Tbsp white wine vinegar

Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  On two sheet pans, place cauliflower on one and sprouts and red onion on the other.  Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of olive oil on each pan, season both with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.  Place cauliflower in oven first and roast for 15 minutes.  After 15 minutes, shake up cauliflower a bit with a wooden spoon or spatula.  Add the sprouts and red onion to the oven at that time, and continue to roast for another 15 minutes.  While roasting, make dressing by whisking together 1/4 cup olive oil with dijon mustard, lemon juice and white wine vinegar.  Season with salt and pepper.  To assemble salad, place arugula in bowl and top with roasted veggies, feta cheese, pine nuts and toss with dressing.