Roasted Cauliflower & Tahini Salad

Lunch

Roasted Cauliflower & Tahini Salad

330kcal
10gprotein
10 minprep
25 mincook
2servings
Easy

Golden roasted cauliflower with chickpeas, pomegranate, and a creamy tahini dressing. A Middle Eastern-inspired salad with incredible depth of flavour.

VeganGluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 tin (400g) chickpeas, drained
  • Seeds of ½ pomegranate
  • Small bunch of flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • For dressing: 2 tbsp tahini, juice of 1 lemon, 1 clove garlic, 3 tbsp water, salt

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss cauliflower and chickpeas with olive oil and cumin. Season.

  2. 2

    Roast 25 minutes until golden and crispy.

  3. 3

    Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water, and salt until smooth.

  4. 4

    Arrange cauliflower and chickpeas on a platter.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with tahini dressing. Top with pomegranate seeds and parsley.

Tip: Tahini is rich in calcium — 2 tbsp provides as much calcium as a glass of milk.

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