Quinoa and Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

This delicious quinoa and roasted cauliflower & chickpea salad with lemon tahini dressing is a healthy vegan & gluten-free meal that can be prepared in just 30 minutes! The combination of flavors from roasted cauliflower & chickpeas mixed together with fluffy quinoa makes this dish an easy yet flavorful meal that everyone will love! Serve warm or cold as desired!

Cooking Equipment:

Baking Sheet, Parchment Paper, Large Bowls/Jars/Whisk/Spoon/Fork/Knife

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Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Keywords:

Quinoa, Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Lemon Tahini Dressing, Vegan, Gluten-Free

Meal:

Main Course

Cooking Method:

Roasting

Dietary Restrictions:

Vegan & Gluten-Free

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Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste For the Lemon Tahini Dressing:

3 tablespoons tahini paste

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the cauliflower florets on the baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat evenly then spread out in an even layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork.

Meanwhile, cook the quinoa according to package instructions until fluffy and cooked through. Once cooked, transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the remaining ingredients for the salad.

Add the roasted cauliflower florets and drained chickpeas to the bowl of cooked quinoa then set aside while you make the dressing for the salad.

To make the lemon tahini dressing, combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl or jar then whisk or shake until combined well into a creamy dressing consistency is achieved (add more olive oil if needed).

Pour half of the dressing over top of the quinoa mixture then toss gently until everything is evenly coated in dressing then season with additional salt & pepper if desired before serving warm or cold as desired!

Nutrition:

Calories – 486 kcal; Protein – 14.3 g; Fat – 24.2 g; Carbohydrates – 51.7 g; Fiber – 8.4 g; Sugar – 6.1 g List of

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Did You Know?

The region of Marseille is known for its bouillabaisse, a fish stew made with a variety of seafood.