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Charred Cauliflower Salad

Weeknight-friendly Cauliflower Salad with the za'atar we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.6 from 1,714 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Charred Cauliflower Salad
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the za'atar elements, and pat the cauliflower dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the cauliflower and char until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the pomegranate molasses and the rest of the za'atar flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the courgette along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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