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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, CHICKPEA AND ARUGULA SALAD

SERVINGS 4
Course Dinner, Dressing, Entree, Lunch
Cuisine American, Americana
Servings 4
Calories 478 kcal

Ingredients
 

SALAD INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 cups mixed greens
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1 cup celery chopped

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEAS INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 medium cauliflower head cut into small florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 15 oz chickpeas rinsed and drained (a.k.a. garbanzo beans)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin + garlic powder + smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • pinch cayenne pepper or more/less to taste*
  • salt & pepper

DREAMY TAHINI DRESSING:

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice , rinsed and drained (a.k.a. garbanzo beans)
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • salt & pepper
  • 4 tbsp warm water

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas as directed below. Then to save time, prep the remaining ingredients while they are roasting in the oven.
  • Once the cauliflower and chickpeas are ready to go, spread the arugula out evenly on your serving platter or bowl. Top with the cauliflower, chickpeas, avocado, red onion, and pine nuts. Then drizzle everything evenly with the dressing.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with extra lemon slices/wedges if desired.
  • TO MAKE THE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEAS:
  • Heat oven to 425°F. Prepare the baking sheet with aluminum foil, if desired.
  • Spread the cauliflower out on the baking sheet, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss to combine until the cauliflower is evenly coated. Then spread the cauliflower out evenly on the baking sheet, and set aside.
  • In a separate small bowl, toss together the chickpeas, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, cayenne, and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil until evenly combined. Sprinkle the chickpea mixture on top of the cauliflower, and give the pan a good shake so that everything forms one single layer. Season evenly with a few generous pinches of salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower turns slightly charred around the edges. Transfer the pan to a cooling rack until ready to use.
  • TO MAKE THE DREAMY TAHINI DRESSING:
  • Whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, maple syrup, plus a generous pinch each of salt and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons of water until combined, then add an extra tablespoon of water if needed to thin. Taste, and season with extra salt and pepper if desired. Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days, or use immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 99mgPotassium: 1129mgFiber: 13gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1065IUVitamin C: 97mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 6mg
Keyword 21 day fix, 2b mindset, 30 minute meals, chickpea, plant based, plant protein, salad, vegan, Veggies, veggies most, whole foods
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