ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH LEMON TAHINI DRESSING

I used parsley as the greens in my salad because it’s cheap and the presence is subtle enough to not over power the cauliflower and chickpeas. Baby spinach would also work, as would finely chopped kale, but both will likely be a bit more expensive.
And if you’ve never heard of tahini, it’s just like peanut butter, but made with sesame seeds instead of peanuts. It has a creamy yet slightly sharp flavor that is totally unique. It’s usually about twice the price of peanut butter, but it’s a valuable ingredient and stays good in the fridge for just about forever (just like peanut butter). You can use it to make gobs of delicious homemade hummus, as well as this amazing lemon tahini dressing. I promise you’ll want more of this dressing.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 head cauliflower $2.99
• 1/2 red onion $0.55
• 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
• Salt and Pepper to taste $0.05
• 1/2 bunch parsley $0.45
• LEMON TAHINI DRESSING
• 1/3 cup tahini $1.13
• 1/3 cup water $0.00
• 1/4 cup lemon juice $0.18
• 2 cloves garlic, minced $0.16
• 1/2 tsp cumin $0.05
• 1/4 tsp cayenne $0.03
• 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
• SPICED CHICKPEAS
• 15 oz can chickpeas $0.79
• 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.16
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.05
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.03
• 1/8 tsp cayenne $0.02
• Salt and Pepper to taste $0.05

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Chop the cauliflower into small florets and place them on a large baking sheet. Slice the red onion into 1/4-inch strips and place them on the baking sheet. Drizzle the cauliflower and onions with olive oil and season with a pinch or two of salt and pepper. Toss the cauliflower and onions until coated in oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Roast the cauliflower and onions in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then stir, return them to the oven, and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and browned on the edges. Let the cauliflower cool slightly.
3. While the cauliflower and onions are roasting, make the lemon tahini dressing. Add the tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt to a blender. Blend until smooth, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
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