Harissa Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Tahini Dressing

Vegan Harissa Roasted Cauliflower Salad - Georgie Eats
Plating up the Harissa Roasted Cauliflower Salad - Georgie Eats
Dressing the Harissa Roasted Cauliflower Salad - Georgie Eats
Roasted Cauliflower Salad - Georgie Eats

HARISSA ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Smoky roasted cauliflower, crunchy harissa chickpeas and nutty wild rice come together with a creamy tahini-harissa dressing for a vibrant, flavour-packed salad.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 400
    g can
    chickpeas
    drained & rinsed
  • 1
    tbsp
    harissa paste
  • 1
    cauliflower
    chopped into florets
  • 2
    tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2
    tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1
    tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1/2
    tsp
    ground coriander
  • 200
    g
    wild rice
  • juice of 1/2
    lemon
  • 30
    g
    fresh parsley
    roughly chopped
  • handful
    pomegranate seeds
  • 30
    g
    toasted flaked almonds
  • sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

DRESSING

  • 3
    heaped tbsp tahini
  • 1
    tbsp
    harissa paste
  • juice of 1
    lemon
  • 2
    tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan assisted) / 200°C / gas 6.
  2. Pat the chickpeas dry with a clean tea towel, toss with 1 tbsp harissa paste and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Spread on a baking tray and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and crisp.
  3. On a separate tray, toss the cauliflower florets with the olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Roast alongside the chickpeas for 25–30 minutes, until tender and slightly charred.
  4. While the vegetables roast, cook the wild rice in salted water following the packet instructions. When cooked, stir through the juice of half a lemon.
  5. For the dressing, whisk together the tahini, 1 tbsp harissa, the juice of one lemon, extra virgin olive oil and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Add 2–4 tbsp water, whisking until the dressing is smooth and pourable. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. To serve, arrange the wild rice, roasted chickpeas and cauliflower on individual plates or a large platter. Scatter over the chopped parsley, pomegranate seeds and toasted flaked almonds. Drizzle with the tahini-harissa dressing, finish with a crack of black pepper and serve warm.

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