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Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad
3.8 from 39 votes

Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Salad

This roasted cauliflower and lentil salad with tahini dressing is nutritious, filling, and works great as a light lunch or dinner. Vegan and gluten-free.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 388 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry black belgua lentils, rinsed
  • 1 cauliflower cut into 1-2 inch florets, head
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • sea salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons tahini
  • lemon about 3-4 Tablespoons, juice from 2
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 10 Medjool dates pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 red onion chopped, small
  • 4 cups spinach loosely packed

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the lentils with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well and let cool.
  3. Place cauliflower, oil and spices (cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, cayenne, salt and pepper) into a large bowl and toss. Spread mixture on a large baking sheet or stone and roast for 20 minutes or until the cauliflower has browned and become tender. Be sure to toss the cauliflower at least once while roasting.
  4. In a bowl, whisk the tahini with the lemon juice, maple syrup, and 2 Tablespoons of water until smooth. Add the lentils and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Add roasted cauliflower into the bowl. Then add your dates, red onion and spinach. Toss the salad a bit, plate and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 388kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Sodium 188mg (8%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 45g (90%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 388kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Sodium 188mg 8%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 45g 90%

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