CAULIFLOWER& CHICKPEA SALAD

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Categories     Leafy Green     Appetizer     Brunch     Side     Fry     Vegetarian     Dinner     Lunch     Buffet     Cauliflower     Fall     Spring     Summer     Winter     Kosher     Vegan

Yield 4-6 ppl

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 c. dry chickpeas
12 mini peppers
1/2 c. o/o plus more to coat the peppers
1 med. head cauliflower, broken into florrets
1 t. kosher salt
10 oz. baby spinach leaves
sea salt
pepper
1/2 c. kalamata olives, pitted
1/3 c. grated Parmesan (opt.)
Shallot Vinaigrette
2 shallots
3 T. balsamic
3 T. sherry or red wine vinegar
3 T. water
pinch ea. salt, pepper, sugar
1/3 c. oil
1/3 c. o/o, or to taste

Steps:

  • Peppers: Lightly grease peppers and roast @ 475 for 15-18 min.till soft. Set aside to cool Cauliflower: Blach cauliflower in 5 c. boiling water till al dente. Drain and place in ice water. pat dry. (You can omit this step if you are using thawed frozen cauliflower.) Pan fry cauliflower till golden brown over med. heat. Season with sea salt. Vinaigrette: Process all ingred.. To serve: Toss spinach with a little dressing. (you will have extra.)Top wth the veggies and chickpeas. Shave cheese directly on top and serve.

ganesh Dhakal
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad didn't turn out very well. The dressing was too thick and the cauliflower was too crunchy.


Shallot Ampeire
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The salad was good, but I didn't think it was anything special.


Pelonomi Ntsopi
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The cauliflower was a bit too crunchy for my taste. I would roast it next time instead of using it raw.


Tangie Jones
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The salad was a bit too dry for me. I would add some more dressing or maybe some avocado next time.


Abdul Sayad
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This salad is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some more spices or herbs next time.


Sagor Hussian
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I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but this salad was actually really good! The dressing is amazing.


Hadi Jutt
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Beth Snyder
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I made this salad for lunch and it was the perfect light and healthy meal.


Rojan Shrestha
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the cauliflower, chickpeas, and raisins.


Minu Bajracharya
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The dressing is especially delicious.


Murtaza Hasan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower and chickpeas. I also love that it's a no-cook recipe, so it's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Maddison Bishop
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the fact that it was so healthy. I will definitely be making this salad again for my next get-together.


Ayanda Dlamini
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This cauliflower chickpea salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The combination of cauliflower, chickpeas, and raisins is a great balance of flavors and textures. I also love the addition of the lemon-t