This buffalo cauliflower has a tasty spicy kick that will knock your socks off, and the creamy feta dip will help cool the spice and amp up the flavor! Who said buffalo has to be limited to chicken wings? It's delicious as a snack, light meal, or side dish. Once you start, you won't be able to stop!
Combine all the dip ingredients and mix together well, mashing the feta crumbles well. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Cauliflower:
Remove leaves from the head of cauliflower and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.
Toss cauliflower pieces with oil so they are well-coated.
Combine all the Buffalo Seasoning ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle the seasoning on the cauliflower, ⅓ at a time, tossing the cauliflower after each addition to get the cauliflower evenly coated.
Spread the cauliflower out in a single layer on a foil- or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes uncovered.
Flip cauliflower pieces and bake another 15 minutes.
Serve immediately with the Feta Dip. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
Increase the amount of cayenne if you like more spice
Increasing the cayenne pepper by ¼ teaspoon makes a big difference to the spice level, so be conservative!
Replace the feta with blue cheese, if desired.
Adjust the feta dip ingredients to your taste.
Store extra feta dip in the refrigerator.
Omit the feta dip to make the dish vegan, vegetarian, keto, and paleo. Serve with your favorite non-dairy dip, if desired.
Try the dry seasoning on chicken wings!
For an even more authentic buffalo flavor, substitute the oil with melted butter for coating the cauliflower before adding the spices.
Make the buffalo spice blend in quantity and keep it in an airtight container in the cupboard for whenever you want buffalo seasoning!