Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas Salad
This roasted cauliflower and chickpeas salad is tossed with spinach, parsley, vegan feta cheese and one of my favourite simple lemon- garlic dressing. Simple, hearty and so delicious.
Cauliflower florets, onion and chickpeas are tossed together with a quick blend of seasonings and roasted to perfection. Then they are served up hot out of the oven alongside fresh parsley and spinach and then drizzled with my favorite dreamy garlic lemon dressing. It’s a savory salad that we return to again and again because it’s so simple and satisfying. And those vibrant colors always make it a showstopper for entertaining too!
Why You’ll Love This Salad
This salad is a fantastic blend of roasted goodness and fresh greens. The cauliflower and chickpeas are roasted to crispy perfection with a blend of warm spices. Giving them a deep, smoky flavor. Tossed with greens and a tangy dressing, this dish is not just delicious but also packed with plant-based protein and fiber.
Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas salad ingredients:
- Cauliflower: I recommend using fresh (versus frozen) cauliflower in this salad, so that it will have the best texture once roasted.
- Chickpeas: You will also need one can of chickpeas (garbanzos) for this recipe.
- Seasonings: I like to season the cauliflower and chickpeas with a mix of cumin, turmeric, oregano, salt and pepper for roasting. But feel free to use whatever blend of seasoning blend you love best.
- Greens: I adore the flavor of fresh spinach in this salad. But any salad greens that you have on hand will work here. Also my favourite herb for any salad choice is parsley, so I used some fresh parsley here as well.
- Onion: I used white large onion in this recipe and roasted it together with cauliflower and chickpeas.
- Dressing: The dressing here is super simple olive oil, lemon, garlic and salt. I minced the garlic cloves and mixed together with the rest of the ingredients.
This Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas Salad is a simple yet flavor-packed dish that’s easy to make and loaded with nutrients. Whether you enjoy it as a main course or a side dish, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Give it a try, and let us know how you like it!
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Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1 large onion
- ½ tsp each Turmeric/Salt/Cumin/Oregano/Black Pepper
- 2 handfuls Spinach
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 20 g vegan feta cheese
Dressing
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ⅓ tsp salt
Instructions
- Chop the cauliflower in to small size florets and add to a baking tray.
- To a baking tray add drained can of chickpeas and chopped onion.
- Season with turmeric, salt, cumin, black pepper, oregano and olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated 200C oven for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile mix the dressing ingredients.
- To a salad bowl add spinach, parsley and roasted vegetables and toss everything with the dressing. Sprinkle the salad with vegan feta cheese. Enjjoy!
