Best Cauliflower Chickpea Salad Recipes

CAULIFLOWER, CHICKPEA AND PESTO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut cauliflower into florets. Add them to the food processor and process until finely ground.
• Dice one tomato and slice another tomato for garnishing.
• In a large bowl, place the processed cauliflower, diced tomato, green onion, and garbanzo beans and mix.
• Add 1/2 cup pesto and mix. Taste and add more pesto if needed. Season with black pepper.
• Arrange the salad on a plate with tomato slices. Infuse love and serve!

CHICKPEA AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• On a rimmed baking sheet, toss chickpeas and capers with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; season. Roast at 475 degrees until chickpeas are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil and red-wine vinegar. Toss together cauliflower; almonds; raisins; parsley; chickpea mixture; and dressing. Season.

WARM SPICED CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEA SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 220 degrees C (425 degrees F)/gas mark 7. Trim the cauliflower and divide into small florets. Pour the oil into a large bowl, add the cinnamon and cumin seeds, and stir or whisk to help the spices disperse. Tip in the prepared cauliflower and toss to coat. Pour the contents of the bowl into a small oven tray (I mostly use a disposable foil baking tray measuring 30-by-20 centimeters [12-by-8 inches]) and place in the oven for 15 minutes. Don't wash out the bowl you've been using just yet.
• Add the chickpeas to this bowl, and add the harissa, tasting it first to see if you want both tablespoonfuls, and, at the risk of being repetitive, toss to coat. Quarter the tomatoes and add them to the bowl, and shake or stir to mix. When the cauliflower has had its 15 minutes, remove the tray, quickly tip the chickpeas and tomatoes over the cauliflower, and toss to combine before returning to the oven for a further 15 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
• When it's ready, remove from the oven and sprinkle the salt over the vegetables, then (and this isn't the last time) toss to combine with half of the pomegranate seeds before dividing between 2 bowls. Divide the parsley leaves--without chopping them--between the 2 bowls and toss to mix. Scatter with the remaining pomegranate seeds.

WARM SPICED CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEA SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Trim the cauliflower and divide into small florets. Pour the oil into a large bowl, add the cinnamon and cumin seeds, and stir or whisk to help the spices disperse. Tip in the prepared cauliflower and toss to coat. Pour the contents of the bowl into a small oven pan (I mostly use a disposable foil baking pan measuring 12 x 8 inches) and place in the oven for 15 minutes. Don't wash out the bowl you've been using just yet.
• Add the chickpeas to this bowl, and add the harissa, tasting it first to see if you want both tablespoonfuls, and, at the risk of being repetitive, toss to coat. Quarter the tomatoes and add them to the bowl, and shake or stir to mix. When the cauliflower has had its 15 minutes, remove the pan, quickly tip the chickpeas and tomatoes over the cauliflower, and toss to combine before returning to the oven for a further 15 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
• When it's ready, remove from the oven and sprinkle the salt over the vegetables, then (and this isn't the last time) toss to combine with half of the pomegranate seeds before dividing between 2 bowls. Divide the parsley leaves - without chopping them - between the 2 bowls and toss to mix. Scatter with the remaining pomegranate seeds.
• Store Note: Cool leftovers, then cover and refrigerate within 2 hours of making. Will keep in refrigerator for up to 2 days. Serve cold.

POTATO, CHICKPEA, & CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring two medium pots of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add potatoes to one pot and simmer until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
• In the second pot, simmer chickpeas with bay leaves until warm, 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chickpeas to a colander, and toss dry. (Keep water in pot at a simmer.) In a large bowl, season chickpeas with salt, lemon juice and a drizzle of oil.
• Drain and halve potatoes. Season with salt, a drizzle of oil and a squeeze of lemon juice.
• Add cauliflower to pot used for chickpeas and simmer until al dente, 3-5 minutes. Strain, toss dry and add to bowl with chickpeas.
• Make the dressing: In a blender, pulse turmeric, tahini, a squeeze of lemon juice, a pinch of salt, coriander, vinegar and water to combine. With motor running, slowly pour in ¼ cup oil to emulsify.

CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Chop herbs and mix with garlic, spices and olive oil.
• Toss with cauliflower and chickpeas. Chill before serving.

CAULIFLOWER& CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Peppers: Lightly grease peppers and roast @ 475 for 15-18 min.till soft. Set aside to cool Cauliflower: Blach cauliflower in 5 c. boiling water till al dente. Drain and place in ice water. pat dry. (You can omit this step if you are using thawed frozen cauliflower.) Pan fry cauliflower till golden brown over med. heat. Season with sea salt. Vinaigrette: Process all ingred.. To serve: Toss spinach with a little dressing. (you will have extra.)Top wth the veggies and chickpeas. Shave cheese directly on top and serve.

SPICED WHOLE CAULIFLOWER & WARM CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix together all the marinade ingredients plus 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper. Drizzle the oil over the base of a medium roasting tin. Use your hands to coat the cauliflower entirely in the marinade, then sit it in the oiled tin. Spoon any leftover marinade on top. Roast for 30 mins until the topping is set.
• Splash 100ml water into the tin, then cover loosely with foil. Return to the oven and let the cauliflower steam for 30 mins.
• Meanwhile, toss the chickpeas, onion, spices and some seasoning together. Uncover the cauliflower, scatter the chickpea mixture around it (the water will have mainly evaporated), then roast for 20 mins more until the onion is tender and the chickpeas are crisping. The cauliflower should be golden and tender by now - when you insert a skewer inserted through the middle, it should meet little resistance.
• Stir the yogurt and coconut cream together to make a loose dressing, then season. Fold the tomatoes, coriander and lemon juice through the chickpeas, then serve with the dressing and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, if you like.