Cauliflower Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
120 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Cauliflower Salad
Description
This salad starts by whisking together a dressing of lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, tahini, ground cumin, dried mint, salt, and black pepper. The combination imparts citrus brightness, nuttiness from the tahini, and fragrant herbal notes. The cauliflower florets are then tossed in this dressing to begin softening and absorbing flavors.
Chickpeas add a creamy, protein-rich element, while diced red peppers and red onion contribute sweetness, crunch, and sharpness. Fresh mint scattered throughout adds freshness and lifts the overall flavor. The salad is not cooked, so the texture remains crisp with just enough softness from the marinating dressing.
This cauliflower salad works well as a light and satisfying side to grilled meats or as a vegetarian-friendly dish. The tahini dressing gives it a creamy texture without dairy, and the spices bring complexity. It also holds well for serving chilled or room temperature.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried mint
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cauliflower cut into about 6 cups bite-sized florets, medium head
- 1 (15-ounce) chickpeas drained and rinsed, canned
- 1 red pepper chopped
- ¼ red onion chopped
- ¼ cup mint chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Place lemon juice, olive oil, tahini, cumin, mint, salt and pepper in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the cauliflower and toss with the dressing to coat. Set aside to allow the cauliflower to soften with the dressing.
- Add the chickpeas, red peppers, red onions, and fresh mint on top and toss to combine.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 537IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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