Description
This Harissa Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad is a family-favorite, wholesome, and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. It’s packed with flavor, offers great nutrition, and is simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- Cauliflower florets: 1 large head
- Canned chickpeas, rinsed & drained: 2 cans (15 oz each)
- Harissa paste (mild or medium): 3 tbsp
- Olive oil: 4 tbsp
- Lemon juice, fresh: 2 tbsp
- Fresh parsley, chopped: 1/4 cup
- Garlic powder: 1 tsp
- Cumin: 1 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp (to taste)
- Black pepper: 1/4 tsp (to taste)
- Optional: Red onion, thinly sliced: 1/4 cup
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets and drained chickpeas with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons harissa paste, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Ensure everything is well coated for your Harissa Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad.
3. Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender and slightly caramelized, and chickpeas are crispy.
4. While roasting, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon harissa paste, and fresh lemon juice.
5. Remove the roasted vegetables and chickpeas from the oven. Transfer them to a serving bowl.
6. Pour the dressing over the warm Harissa Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad. Add chopped fresh parsley and optional sliced red onion. Toss gently to combine.
7. Serve your Harissa Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (estimated)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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