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Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing
Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Salad features oven-roasted cauliflower florets and chickpeas spiced with garam masala, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until lightly crisp and tender. Served over a bed of peppery arugula, the salad is complemented by creamy avocado, sharp red onion, and fresh parsley. A drizzle of tahini dressing adds richness, and optional pomegranate arils bring a burst of sweetness and color. This salad makes a nutritious, flavorful option for a light meal or side.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
332 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower cut into small florets, medium head
- 15 ounces chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
- 3 cups arugula
- 1 avocado chopped
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Italian parsley chopped
- tahini dressing
- pomegranate arils optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy clean up. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower florets and chickpeas. Drizzle with olive oil and toss well. Add the garam masala, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
- Place the cauliflower and chickpeas on the prepared pan, making sure they are in an even layer. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, then stir, return them to the oven, and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and the chickpeas are slightly crispy. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- To assemble the salad, place the arugula in a large bowl. Top with roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, avocado, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with tahini dressing and garnish with pomegranate arils, if using. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Sodium
61mg
(3%)
Potassium
1079mg
(23%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
897IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
83mg
(92%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 1079mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 897IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 83mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.