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Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

The ultimate comfort food! This Roasted Cauliflower Salad is packed with flavors and textures that will satisfy your cravings. The combination of roasted vegetables and a creamy tahini dressing makes it the perfect choice for an easy weeknight dinner. Try it tonight!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas rinsed and drained well
  • 1 medium red onion cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil not extra virgin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 cups arugula (Rocket in the UK)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds /pepitas
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup tahini paste
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 small garlic pressed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Half Sheet Pan
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
  2. To a large sheet pan, add cauliflower florets, chickpeas, and red onion wedges. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cauliflower florets are fork tender, then place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes for everything to crisp up but keep an eye on them.
  4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15-20 minutes.
  5. As the cauliflower is being roasted, make the tahini dressing. In a bowl, combine tahini paste with lemon juice, water, garlic, and salt. Whisk until creamy but not too thick.
  6. To assemble the salad, add arugula to a large bowl, followed by the cooled roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, and onion. Drizzle with the dressing, and sprinkle with toasted sunflower seeds and dried cranberries. Toss to combine and serve.

Notes

  • Swap the nuts: Don’t have sunflower seeds or pepitas? Throw in some pecans or pine nuts instead. I love the crunch of the nuts, but you can also leave the nuts out altogether.
  • Swap the dressing: If tahini dressing isn’t your thing, you could try this salad with homemade ranch dressing instead.
  • Add protein: This salad is a great vegetarian option, but you can also add some protein like chicken or shrimp for some added flavor.
  • Switch the greens: Instead of arugula, try adding some baby spinach or kale.
  • Storing: This cauliflower salad will keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It makes a great option for meal prep! You can make your salad at the beginning of the week for lunches all week long.