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Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

To Roast the Cauliflower

  • 2 heads of cauliflower, washed and chopped into florets
  • 1/2 red onion, cut into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp grapeseed or avocado oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • parsley and cilantro, chopped

To Roast the Chickpeas

  • 15 oz. can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp grapeseed or avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste

To Make Lemon Tahini Dressing

  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower and red onion with grapeseed oil and salt and pepper. Place on a large baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is browned on the edges. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with grapeseed oil, smoked paprika, coriander, garlic powder, cayenne, salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast along with the cauliflower/red onion mix for about 15 minutes, or until they sizzle and become slightly crispy.
  • While the cauliflower and chickpeas are roasting, prepare the Lemon Tahini Dressing. In a blender or food processor, add the tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cayenne and salt. Blend until smooth and refrigerate until serving. The dressing will keep for 3-4 days.
  • Assemble the salad by tossing the roasted cauliflower, red onion, and chickpeas in a bowl with the dressing. Add chopped parsley and cilantro. May be served warm or cold.