Harissa Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad
Harissa Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing and mint. Enjoy as a side dish or entree for a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Large serving bowl/platter
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets (about 6 to 7 cups)
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- 3 Tbsp. mild harissa paste (I use Mina brand)
- 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium shallot, sliced into thick rounds
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup fresh torn herbs (I like a mix of mint and dill)
Lemon-Tahini Dressing
- 2 Tbsp. tahini (I use Soom brand)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread cauliflower on a large baking sheet and toss with 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. harissa, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove cauliflower from the oven, toss, and brush with remaining 2 Tbsp. harissa paste. Push cauliflower to one half of the baking sheet, and add chickpeas and shallots to remaining half.Toss chickpeas and shallots with remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and black pepper. Place baking sheet back in the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes, until crisp.
- Meanwhile, prepare Lemon-Tahini Dressing by combining all ingredients in a small bowl and stirring to combine. Gradually stream in 1 to 2 Tbsp. of warm water, whisking constantly, until dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble salad by transferring roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, and shallots to a large bowl or serving platter. Toss with fresh herbs, and drizzle with Lemon-Tahini Dressing.
Notes
Salad can be served warm, chilled, or at room temperature.
STORE: Transfer salad to an airtight Tupperware container and refrigerate up to 4 days. Salad CAN be dressed ahead, however you may want to store extra dressing separately to dress again prior to serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.25cup | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 645mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g