Roasted Cauliflower With Blue Cheese Dressing

Cauliflower roasted in big chunks is delicious and the quick blue cheese vinaigrette makes it special. Try it as a side dish for steak.
Prep: 10 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
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1 large
head cauliflower, leaves trimmed
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2 teaspoons
extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
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1/8 teaspoon
salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided
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2 tablespooons
crumbled blue cheese
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1 tablespoon
white-wine vinegar
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1 tablespoons
water
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1 tablespoon
minced scallion greens
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1/4 teaspoon
freshly ground pepper
- Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Cut cauliflower into quarters. Remove any extra woody core from the ends, but keep the quarters intact. Brush with 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Place cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the cauliflower for 15 minutes. Turn so the opposite cut sides are down. Continue roasting until tender, 15 to 20 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, blue cheese, vinegar, water, scallion greens and pepper in a small bowl. Serve the roasted cauliflower drizzled with the vinaigrette.
Reviewed July 16, 2012
From www.eatingwell.com with permission. © 2011-2012 Eating Well Inc.
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- Calories 90
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Fat
7 g
- Saturated fat 2 g
- Cholesterol 3 mg
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Carbohydrates
5 g
- Dietary fiber 2 g
- Protein 3 g
- Sodium 304 mg
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