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Cauliflower Salad with Chickpeas, Baby Kale, Cumin, Lemon & Toasted Buckwheat {vegan + gluten free}

A wonderful vegan and gluten free salad that can be prepared ahead of time (it's also just as delicious the next day when the flavours have had time to mingle).

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 315 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Vegetarian , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp heaped coriander seeds
  • ¼ tsp fennel seeds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion finely sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small cauliflower
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon 2 lemons if your lemon is not particularly juicy
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 2 cups baby kale
  • ¼ cup buckwheat groats
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Grind the cumin, coriander and fennel in a mortar and pestle as finely as you can.
  2. Place a large frying pan over a low heat. Add 2 tsp of olive oil and add the onion, garlic and spices and cook until the onion is golden and soft. Remove from the heat and place in a large salad bowl.
  3. Finely chop the cauliflower. I like to use the stalks too, but is up to you if you prefer to use the florets only. Increase the heat of the frying pan to medium high and add ⅓ of the remaining oil. Fry ⅓ of the cauliflower until golden and tender. Remove from the heat and add to the onions. Cook the remaining cauliflower and place in the bowl with the onions. Add the lemon zest and juice, along with the chickpeas and toss to combine and leave to cool completely.
  4. Wash out the frying pan and dry it completely. Place the pan over a medium heat and add the buckwheat. Toast for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Leave to cool.
  5. Before serving toss through the baby kale and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the toasted buckwheat over the top.

Nutrition Information

Calories 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 83mg (3%) Potassium 1095mg (31%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 4480IU (90%) Vitamin C 150.1mg (167%) Calcium 165mg (17%) Iron 4.5mg (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315

% Daily Value*

Calories 315kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 83mg 3%
Potassium 1095mg 23%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 4480IU 90%
Vitamin C 150.1mg 167%
Calcium 165mg 17%
Iron 4.5mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.