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Cauliflower chickpea salad with roasted cauliflower and tahini dressing

Cauliflower Chickpea Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing

A bright, protein-packed cauliflower chickpea salad with roasted vegetables, quinoa, and creamy tahini dressing.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet. Toss the cauliflower and chickpeas with one tablespoon of olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, and half the salt.
  • Spread the cauliflower and chickpeas in one layer and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until the edges are browned and the chickpeas are crisp.
  • Meanwhile, combine the rinsed quinoa with one cup water in a saucepan. Bring it to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff.
  • Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, remaining olive oil, remaining salt, and water until smooth. Add a splash more water if needed for a pourable dressing.
  • Cool the quinoa for a few minutes, then toss it with the roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, parsley, and red onion.
  • Drizzle with the tahini dressing, toss gently, taste, and adjust the salt before serving.