Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad with roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, and a zesty lemon garlic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz / 425g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup (75g) red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup (15g) fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place cauliflower florets on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast the cauliflower for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- While cauliflower is roasting, prepare the dressing by whisking together 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together before serving.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled. The salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Salad can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve as a light lunch, side dish, or addition to a grain bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, roasted cauliflower, lemon garlic dressing, vegan salad, mediterranean salad
