Description
A delightful salad featuring roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, tossed with pearl couscous and a creamy tahini dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cauliflower (cut into florets; approx. 1.5 lb / 680g)
- 15 oz chickpeas (1 can; drained and rinsed; approx. 400g)
- 3 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin; approx. 42g)
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt (approx. 6g)
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp chili powder (optional; approx. 6g)
- 1 cup pearl couscous (dry; approx. 173g)
- 2 cups vegetable broth (approx. 475ml)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 bunch fresh mint (roughly chopped)
- 1/4 cup tahini (hulled; approx. 64g)
- 1 lime (juiced; yields ~2 tbsp / 30ml)
- 2 tbsp water (more if needed to thin dressing)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin (for the dressing)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower florets and drained chickpeas. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ground cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, chili powder (if desired), and salt. Toss until well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the pearl couscous and cook for about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lime juice, water, garlic powder, ground cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked couscous, roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and mint. Pour the tahini dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For the best taste, keep the dressing separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg