Description
This Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Salad is a flavorful and nutritious dish combining quinoa, roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, and a zesty tadka dressing.
Ingredients
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Quinoa & Herbs
- 3/4 cup dry quinoa (sub with same amount of white rice)
- 1 handful of mint leaves, finely minced
- 1 handful of cilantro leaves, finely minced
Cauliflower & Chickpeas
- 1/2 head cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 medium red onion, cut into thick strips
- Kosher salt
- Olive oil
Tadka/Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (sub with 1 finely minced garlic clove)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Make the quinoa. Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer until water is absorbed. Let sit covered for 10 minutes.
- Roast the cauliflower and chickpeas. Drizzle with olive oil and salt, roast at 450°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Prep the herbs. Mince cilantro and mint.
- Assemble the salad. Combine quinoa, veggies, and herbs in a serving bowl.
- Make the tadka/dressing. Heat olive oil, cumin seeds, and spices. Add lemon juice and honey.
- Finish the bowl. Pour dressing over the salad, toss, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg