Tahini Cauliflower & Chickpeas Salad

Close of of a cauliflower and chickpea salad in a white bowl.

5 from 1 vote

Tahini Cauliflower & Chickpeas Salad

Delicious and easy to make, Tahini Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad is made with za’atar roasted chickpeas & creamy tahini dressing for a salad full of Mediterranean flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Keyword: Cucumber and chickpea salad, Healthy Salad Recipes, Roasted Cauliflower, Tahini Caulifower

Servings: servings

Calories: 218kcal

Author: Alisa Infanti

Ingredients

For The Salad

2 lb cauliflower florets
½ cup za'atar roasted chickpeas
1 large yellow onion; sliced
½ cup fresh parsley; chopped

For the Dressing

⅓ cup tahini
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic; minced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Place the chopped cauliflower and sliced onions on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes at 375°F. Do not flip them during baking. During the last 5 minutes of baking turn the oven to broil to brown the top of the cauliflower a bit.
While the cauliflower is roasting prepare the tahini dressing by adding all of the tahini dressing ingredients except for the parsley to a medium-sized bowl and whisking until it is well combined or you can also add the ingredients to a small blender and give it a whirl.
Remove the cauliflower and onions from the oven and transfer to a large heat-resistant bowl. Add the za'atar Roasted Chickpeas, add the parsley and toss with 3 tbsp of the tahini dressing. More if desired. Save the remaining tahini dressing for another day to use on this or other salads. Serve hot or cold.

Notes

How to Store

Tahini cauliflower and chickpea salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving. You may want to add more tahini when serving as it can soak up the dressing as it chills.

I do not recommend freezing this salad.

Roasting Cauliflower In The Air-Fryer

You can easily make the cauliflower in the air fryer instead of the oven. Just roast in the air fryer for 20 minutes or so, being sure not to overcrowd the basket. You may need to cook the cauliflower in two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.

Substitutes for Tahini

While I highly recommend tahini for this recipe, you can consider substitutes like nut butters or adding sesame oil to the Greek yogurt to achieve a similar flavor.

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