Roasted Cauliflower & White Bean Brain-Boost Salad

September 12, 2025

Fall is the season for roasted vegetables, and they’re the perfect way to transform a simple salad into a warm, comforting meal.  This roasted cauliflower salad is loaded with fiber and hearty ingredients, and you can easily make it more satisfying by adding your favorite protein like salmon, grilled chicken, or hard-boiled eggs.  Best of all, every ingredient in this salad fits into one of the core food groups of the MIND diet, the brain-protective eating pattern shown to cut Alzheimer’s risk by more than half.1 

This roasted cauliflower salad is a true brain booster.  Arugula brings lutein, zeaxanthin, and kaempferol to support memory and protect neurons.  White beans deliver magnesium, which helps regulate neurotransmitters and calm stress responses.  Cauliflower adds quercetin, a flavonoid that helps reduce inflammation.  And with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, you’ll get polyphenols like oleocanthal, known for their powerful anti-inflammatory effects in the brain. 

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