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cauliflower salad

Smoky and Spicy Cauliflower Salad


  • Author: Suruchi Avasthi
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 3 1x

Description

This easy lunchtime salad is packed with flavor. Prep the chickpeas and cauliflower in advance for simple assembly when it comes time to eat.


Ingredients

Units Scale

For the dressing (adjust proportions to preference):

  • 34 tablespoons tahini
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • big pinch of salt and pepper

For the cauliflower:

  • 1/2 head of cauliflower, chopped
  • 1/4 cup of hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • big pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the chickpeas:

  • 1 can of garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed, and dried
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • big pinch of salt and pepper

For the salad:

  • kale, sliced into thin ribbons
  • romaine, chopped
  • 1/2 cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced,
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, cubed
  • 2 stalks green onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup dill, chopped


Instructions

  1. Make the dressing. Add the ingredients into a jar and shake to blend until smooth. Taste and adjust to preference. Thin with water as needed. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge.
  2. Prep the cauliflower and chickpeas. Preheat oven to 425 F. In a large bowl, add the hot sauce, honey, paprika, salt and pepper, and olive oil. Stir to combine. Add the cauliflower florets and toss until all florets are coated. Pour the cauliflower onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. In the same bowl, add the tahini, paprika, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Add the chickpeas to the bowl and toss until coated. Either add the chickpeas to the same sheet pan on the other half or to a separate sheet pan. Bake both the cauliflower and chickpeas for about 15 minutes. Toss and flip to ensure even baking, then bake for another 10-15 minutes until the chickpeas are crispy and the cauliflower is golden. Set aside.
  3. Assemble the salad. Add all of the ingredients to a serving bowl. Dress when ready to serve, and add a pinch of salt. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: salad

Keywords: cauliflower, salad, vegetarian