Cauliflower tahini pearl couscous salad

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Recipe

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4 - 6 People
Serves 2
Beginner
Difficulty  0

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cauliflower florets 
  • 2 cups baby zucchini rounds 
  • 1 1/4 cups chickpeas 
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked pearl couscous 
  • 1 cup chopped dates 
  • 1/2 red onion diced 
  • 1/3 cup almond flakes 
  • 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds 
  • 1/3 cup chopped mint leaves 

Roasting marinade 

  • 1/4 cup tahini 
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 
  • 1-2 tbsp honey 
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice 
  • 1 tsp sumac 
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin 
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander 
  • salt and pepper 

Dressing 

  • 1/3 cups runny tahini 
  • 1-2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 
  • 1-2 tbsp honey or pomegranate molasses or regular molasses 
  • salt and pepper to taste 
  • some hot water to smooth it out 

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. 
  2. Add the cauliflower, zucchini, and chickpeas to a baking tray, mix the marinade, pour over the vegetables, and mix well until coated. 
  3. Bake the vegetables for 20-25 minutes until golden. 
  4. Cook the couscous according to the packet instructions. 
  5. Once the vegetables are golden, add the vegetables to the bowl along with the chopped dates, diced onion, toasted almond flakes, pomegranate seeds, and chopped mint. 
  6. Mix the dressing until smooth and then pour over the salad, add a bit more mint if you like, serve, and enjoy!!
  7. Sore this salad in the fridge for 3-4 days for a meal prep wonder!
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