🥗 Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing
📝 Description
This beautiful dish features golden roasted cauliflower tossed over fresh greens and finished with a rich, creamy tahini dressing. It’s nutty, slightly smoky, and perfectly balanced with fresh herbs—making it a wholesome, restaurant-style salad that’s both healthy and satisfying.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Roasted Cauliflower:
- 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Salad:
- 2 cups arugula or mixed greens
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds or nuts (optional)
For the Tahini Dressing:
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp water (to thin)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Roast the cauliflower:
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss cauliflower with olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until golden and slightly crispy. - Prepare the dressing:
In a bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and water until smooth and creamy. - Assemble the salad:
Place greens on a plate, top with warm roasted cauliflower. - Finish:
Drizzle generously with tahini dressing and sprinkle herbs and seeds on top. - Serve:
Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
💡 Tips
- Add chickpeas for extra protein.
- Sprinkle pomegranate seeds for sweetness.
- Make it spicy with chili flakes or harissa.
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I air fry the cauliflower?
Yes! Air fry at 190°C for 12–15 minutes.
Q2: What does tahini taste like?
It has a nutty, slightly bitter sesame flavor that becomes creamy in dressings.
Q3: Can I make it vegan?
It already is 100% vegan 🌱
Q4: How long does the dressing last?
Up to 4–5 days in the fridge.