Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, large, leaves trimmed
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 18 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 12 cup blue cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons scallions, minced greens
  • 12 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground

Method

  • Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450F 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 2 tablespoon oil, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, blue cheese, vinegar, water, scallion greens and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Serve the roasted cauliflower drizzled with the vinaigrette.