Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Salsa Verde

Serves 4 as a main course, 8 as a side dish

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Salsa Verde

By Camille Styles

Ingredients

  • 2 whole heads cauliflower

for the salsa verde:

  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • handful of dill, handful each of dill, cilantro, and parsley
  • juice of a lemon
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 serrano chili, seeds removed
  • 2 tablespoons cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
  2. Blanch the whole heads of cauliflower in the boiling water for 5 minutes. Carefully transfer to a colander, drain and let dry.
  3. Season cauliflower with salt and pepper. Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet and roast for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 375, and roast for 30 minutes.
  4. Make the salsa verde: Add all ingredients, except olive oil, to a high-powered blender. Purée. With the motor running, stream in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then serve with the roasted cauliflower.