Envision a rustic wooden plate adorned with four beautifully charred cauliflower steaks, each topped with a generous amount of apple grape salsa - a symphony of red and green. Drizzles of deep, glossy balsamic reduction zigzag across the plate, with a fresh sprig of parsley at the side.

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Apple Grape Salsa

Name: Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Apple Grape Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 heads of cauliflower, 2 heads sliced into 2-inch thick steaks; 2 Granny Smith apples, 2 cored and diced; 1 cup of red grapes, 1 cup halved; 1 lemon, 1 zest and juice; 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup; 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 tablespoons; 2 garlic cloves, 2 minced; salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style American

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: September 04, 2025

Drawing inspiration from American cuisine, this new-age main course will surprise you with a beautiful twist on the quintessential cauliflower. We combine it with apple slices and freshly picked grapes, complemented with a tangy balsamic reduction, introducing a fine blend of flavors that is comforting yet full of surprises.

Ingredients (for 4)

2 heads of cauliflower - 2 heads - sliced into 2-inch thick steaks
2 granny smith apples - 2 - cored and diced
1 cup of red grapes - 1 cup - halved
1 lemon - 1 - zest and juice
1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar - 1/2 cup
3 tablespoons of olive oil - 3 tablespoons
2 garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Salt - to taste
Freshly ground black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️⏲️

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Step 2 - 🥦🖌️🧂

Brush cauliflower steaks with 1 tbsp of olive oil, sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 3 - 🥦🔥⏲️

Place the brushed cauliflower steaks in the preheated oven, roast for 20 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
Step 4 - 🍎🍇🍋

While the cauliflower is roasting, combine the diced Granny Smith apples, halved red grapes, and zest of a lemon in a bowl.
Step 5 - 🍶🔥⏳

In a small saucepan, bring the 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until it's reduced to half. Be careful not to burn.
Step 6 - 🍎🍇🥣

Toss the apple-grape mixture with the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil and the juice of a lemon.
Step 7 - 🥦🍎🍇🍽️

Serve each roasted cauliflower steak topped with a generous portion of the apple-grape salsa, a drizzle of the reduced balsamic vinegar, and a final sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Additional

This recipe can be customized according to seasons by replacing apples and grapes with other fresh fruits. Children can assist in prepping the cauliflower steaks, washing the fruits, and tossing the salsa together.