Name: Harissa Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 31 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets ((about 6 to 7 cups)); 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (divided); 0.5 tsp kosher salt (divided); 3 tbsp mild harissa paste ((I use Mina brand)); 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained ((15-oz.)); 1 medium shallot, sliced into thick rounds; 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp tahini ((I use Soom brand)); 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.25 tsp ground cumin; 0.25 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp warm water (if needed); 0.33 cup fresh torn herbs ((I like a mix of mint and dill)); null null lemon wedges (optional); null null mint (additional, if desired)

Instructions

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1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread head of cauliflower (1 medium) on a large baking sheet and toss with extra-virgin olive oil (2 tbsp), mild harissa paste (1 tbsp), and kosher salt (0.25 tsp). Bake for 20 minutes.
2

Remove [cauliflower] from the oven, toss, and brush with remaining mild harissa paste (2 tbsp). Push [cauliflower] to one half of the baking sheet, and add chickpeas (1 can) and shallot (1 medium) to remaining half. Toss [chickpeas] and [shallots] with remaining extra-virgin olive oil (1 tbsp), kosher salt (0.25 tsp), and freshly ground black pepper (0.25 tsp). Place baking sheet back in the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes, until crisp.
3

Meanwhile, prepare Lemon-Tahini Dressing by combining tahini (2 tbsp), fresh lemon juice (2 tbsp), garlic (1 clove), ground cumin (0.25 tsp), kosher salt (0.25 tsp), and freshly ground black pepper (0.25 tsp) in a small bowl and stirring to combine. Gradually stream in warm water (1 tbsp), whisking constantly, until dressing is smooth and creamy.
4

Assemble salad by transferring roasted [cauliflower], [chickpeas], and [shallots] to a large bowl or serving platter. Toss with fresh torn herbs (0.33 cup), and drizzle with Lemon-Tahini Dressing. Garnish with [lemon wedges] and/or additional [mint], if desired.