Description
A vibrant, nutty salad featuring roasted cauliflower and crispy chickpeas, drizzled with a zesty tahini dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head of cauliflower
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp dry thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium lemon, zested and cut in half
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 1 Fresno pepper, sliced
- 4 Medjool dates, pits removed and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1/4 cup finely minced chives
- 3–4 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- Zest the lemon onto a cutting board, then cut the lemon in half and set aside.
- Cut the cauliflower into 1-inch florets, place them on one baking tray, and add nutritional yeast, thyme, coriander, garlic, and salt. Drizzle with 1 1/2 tbsp oil, tossing to coat.
- Spread the cauliflower and roast for 20 minutes.
- Flip the florets and roast for an additional 10 minutes, until charred.
- Dry the chickpeas with a kitchen towel and place them on a second baking tray. Add 1 tbsp oil, salt, and thyme; toss to coat and spread evenly.
- Bake the chickpeas for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Heat a sauté pan over medium-low heat with 2 tsp oil, and place the lemon halves cut side down in the pan while sautéing shallots and Fresno pepper.
- Sauté the shallots for 2 minutes, then add garlic and dates, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Combine roasted chickpeas, shallot mixture, and half the zested lemon in the tray of cauliflower. Squeeze the juice of half the seared lemon over it and gently toss.
- In a small bowl, whisk tahini, mustard, garlic, remaining lemon zest and juice, salt, and chives, gradually whisking in cold water to desired consistency.
- Portion the cauliflower mixture over grains and drizzle with the dressing to serve.
Notes
Be sure to dry the chickpeas thoroughly before roasting for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg