Ingredients
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For the Chickpeas
- 15– ounce can of chickpeas (drained, rinsed, and patted dry (or 1½ cups cooked chickpeas))
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon style mustard
- 1 clove of garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
For the Salad
- 1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ red onion (diced)
- ½ cup kalamata olives (pitted, chopped)
- 1 cucumber (peeled, diced)
- 1 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- ½ cup pine nuts or pumpkin seeds (toasted)
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Sea salt and fresh black pepper pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a bowl, combine the chickpeas with spices and oil. Lay them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in the oven until slightly browned and crisp, about 35 to 40 minutes. Toss chickpeas halfway through cooking time.
- To make the dressing, combine the lemon juice, mustard, garlic and salt in a bowl. Drizzle in olive oil. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Set aside.
- Place the cauliflower florets in the bowl of a large food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower reaches a fine, crumbled consistency.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl and combine with the cherry tomatoes, onion, olives, cucumber, parsley, pine nuts, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss well. Slowly drizzle with dressing and season to taste with salt and pepper. Once seasoned add roasted chickpeas and serve.
Notes
Adapted from Andrea Bemis
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes