Easy Cauliflower Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing Recipe

Published Jul 16, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Food Blogs via YouTube

This scrumptious salad recipe idea by Food Blogs on YouTube is not only incredibly tasty but healthy, too! So, if you’re looking for a great way to serve cauliflower deliciously, then check out this salad paired with a lemon tahini dressing that will surely make you want more than one serving.

This salad would not only serve as a great dish on the side for family mealtime but is also perfect to serve for BBQ parties, gatherings, or other special occasions. This is also very easy and quick to prepare which makes it a convenient food choice or recipe, especially if you’re too busy or too tired to make a side dish.

Ingredients for Cauliflower Salad w/ Lemon Tahini Dressing:

1 head of cauliflower, cut into small bite-sized pieces
½ red onion, sliced
2 tbsp of olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ bunch of parsley

Lemon Tahini Dressing

1/3 cup of tahini
1/3 cup of water
¼ cup of lemon juice
2 cloves of garlic, minced
½ tsp of cumin
¼ tsp of cayenne
¼ tsp of salt

Spiced Chickpeas

1 (15oz) can of chickpeas
1 tbsp of olive oil
½ tsp of smoked paprika
¼ tsp of garlic powder
1/8 tsp of cayenne
Salt and pepper, to taste

How to Make Cauliflower Salad w/ Lemon Tahini Dressing:

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set it aside. Place the cauliflower and red onion in a large bowl, then drizzle the olive oil, and season them with salt and pepper to taste. Give them a good toss, then transfer the cauliflower to the prepared baking sheet, and spread them in a single layer evenly.

Step 2

Place them in the preheated oven to roast for about 20 minutes, then flip them over halfway through the cooking time to cook them evenly, and while waiting, prepare the tahini dressing. In a blender, add the tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt, then blend them until smooth and combined, and put it in the refrigerator to chill until ready to use.

Step 3

Place a large skillet on a stove over medium-high heat, then add the olive oil, and heat it before adding the chickpeas. Season them with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper, then give them a good stir to combine, and cook them for about 5 minutes or until slightly crispy while stirring consistently.

Step 4

Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a serving bowl, then add in the cooked chickpeas, and drizzle the dressing all over the cauliflower and chickpeas. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated and combined, then garnish with crumbled feta cheese, and serve. Enjoy!