Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Cauliflower is an ancient cruciferous (mustard family) vegetable that originated in Asia Minor, and went through many transformations before it reappeared as a staple in Middle eastern cuisine. Eventually it found its way to the States and became a popular fall vegetable. This Middle eastern salad represents the travels of a vegetable from east to west, intertwining with various cultures along the way. In it, cauliflower is roasted with onions and then tossed in a dressing enlivened