Chickpea and Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lemon Garlic Dressing
A vibrant salad featuring roasted cauliflower, hearty chickpeas, and a zesty lemon garlic dressing, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
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 (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for dressing)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for dressing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then mix in a medium bowl with red onion, parsley, and mint.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until emulsified.
- Add roasted cauliflower to the chickpea mixture and pour over the dressing.
- Toss everything together and adjust seasoning as desired.
Notes
This salad can be served warm or cold, and is naturally gluten-free. Add grains like quinoa or toppings like feta for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, roasted cauliflower, lemon garlic dressing, vegan salad, healthy recipes