This spicy and warm cauli and chickpea salad is perfect for the winter days because although its still fresh and full of good things that our body like so much, it is also extremely filling, satisfying, and for sure is a whole meal as well!

INGREDIENTS:

ROASTED CAULI & CHICKPEAS:
1/2 cup cooked and drained chickpeas
2 cups of cauliflower florets
1 cup of red bell peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic paste
A pinch of ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon of lime or lemon juice
Olive oil to taste

SALAD:
Vegan feta cheese
Arugula
Roasted tomatoes
Red onions
Jalapeños
1/3 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa or bulgur

DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons of lime or lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

METHOD:

In a small bowl add all the ingredients for the roasted red bell peppers, cauliflower, and chickpeas except the cauliflower, red bell peppers, and chickpeas, to a small bowl, and stir to combine.
Add the cauliflower and the red bell peppers to a medium bowl, add most of the spiced mixture and mix to combine, then in a smaller bowl add the chickpeas and the remainder of the mixture, and mix to combine.

Add the cauliflower and red bell peppers to a baking sheet and place in a preheated oven at 190C for 20 minutes, then remove the baking sheet from the oven, add the chickpeas and bake them all together for 10 minutes more.

Make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients for together in a small lidded mason jar, and shake it very well in order to emulsify the ingredients.

Assemble the salad by adding the arugula to a large bowl, then the brown rice, followed by the cauliflower, red bell peppers, and chickpeas, then add the remainder of the ingredients as per your taste. Drizzle with the dressing and serve it immediately.

CUPS CONVERSION:

1 cup = 250 ml / 8.45 oz
1/2 cup = 125 ml / 4.22 oz
1/3 cup = 85 ml / 2.87 oz
1/4 cup = 60 ml / 2.02 oz

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7 Comments

  1. I don't know, somehow the roasted chickpeas and cauliflower never make it onto a salad for me. They magically vanish right off of the pan into someone's mouth. 😇

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