Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad
Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad makes a tasty, gut-friendly side or meal, featuring roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, and red onions tossed with fresh kale, parsley, and a creamy lemon tahini dressing.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpeas, and Onions:
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into small florets medium to large
- 1 15-oz can of chickpeas
- 1/2 red onion, sliced in 1/2-in strips
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
Lemon Tahini Dressing:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice juice of 1.5 to 2 lemons
- zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
Additional Greens and Garnish:
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1/2 bunch of Italian parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp toasted pine nuts, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas well. Remove any excess moisture with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, combine dried seasonings -- smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper (if using).
- Spread cauliflower florets, sliced red onion, and dried chickpeas on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with the dried seasoning mix. Toss it together with your hands.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Stir, then return to the oven for 12-15 more minutes, or until the cauliflower and chickpeas are tender and browned on the edges. Let it cool down to a warm temperature.
- To make the lemon tahini dressing, add all ingredients to a blender or small food processor and blend until smooth. Alternatively, you can whisk it all together in a small bowl.
- Add the roasted cauliflower, chopped kale and parsley, and lemon tahini dressing to a large bowl and toss well. Serve, garnished with toasted pine nuts.Note: If you prefer a cleaner presentation that retains the bright colors of the greens, you can plate the salad without the dressing, then drizzle the lemon tahini on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 401g | Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 3.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 1009mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 11.7g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 132mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 4.6mg