Roasted cauliflower and chickpeas are tossed in a cumin vinegrette with candied pecans and cilantro. This vegan, gluten free Roasted Chickpea Cauliflower Salad makes a great side and is delicious served hot or cold!
- 1 19-oz can of chickpeas
- 4 cups cauliflower, broken into bite-size pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp water
- 1 cup pecan pieces
- pinch of salt
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp cumin, ground
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
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Preheat oven to 370 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, mix together the chickpeas and cauliflower. Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss until the chickpeas and cauliflower are evenly coated.
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Spread evenly onto the baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, remove and stir, and then bake for another 25 minutes or until the chickpeas are crispy and the cauliflower is golden brown.
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In the meantime, prepare the candied pecans. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
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Let the sugar boil for roughly one minute, then toss in the pecans and make sure they all get covered in sugar.
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Remove from heat and spread the pecans on to parchment paper. Sprinkle with salt. Don't worry too much about the pecans clumping, they'll be easy to break when they've cooled.
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Prepare the vinaigrette by combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
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In a large bowl, combine the roasted chickpeas and cauliflower with the candied pecans and cilantro. Toss in the vinaigrette.
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This salad can be served warm or cold.
