LunchDish

Roasted Cauliflower Farro Lunch Salad

Roasted cumin cauliflower, chewy farro, herbs, raisins, pumpkin seeds, lemon, Dijon, and greens make a sturdy lunch salad.

Author: ForkmadeUpdated: 10/4/2026No ratings yet

Ingredients

1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 cup farro
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
2 cups baby spinach
1 lemon
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Kosher salt
Black pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oven to 425 F. Toss the cauliflower with 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper, then roast until browned at the edges.

Step 2

Meanwhile, simmer the farro in salted water until tender, then drain well.

Step 3

Whisk the remaining olive oil with the lemon zest, lemon juice, and Dijon in a large bowl.

Step 4

Add the warm farro, roasted cauliflower, scallions, parsley, raisins, pumpkin seeds, and baby spinach.

Step 5

Toss until the spinach softens slightly, then adjust the seasoning.

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Servings

4

Timing

45 min

Meal type

Lunch

Recipe level

Dish

Visibility

public

Dietary tags

Dairy-freePeanut-freeVeganVegetarian