Arugula Salad with Curried Cauliflower
This bright and filling Arugula Salad with Curried Cauliflower is a healthy and hearty spring meal. A mix of warm and cool ingredients topped with a Lime Herb Tahini Dressing that will become your new favorite meal!
Ingredients
Curried Cauliflower & Chickpeas
- 3-4 cups cauliflower, cut into small florets about ½ head
- ½ tablespoon olive oil optional
- ½ lime juiced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons curry powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- pepper to taste
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
Lime Herb Tahini Dressing
- 1-2 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced or pressed
- large bunch fresh cilantro and mint
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons agave or maple syrup
- pepper to taste
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups arugula
- ½ english cucumber, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup chopped kalamata olives
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
Instructions
Air Fried Curried Cauliflower & Chickpeas (See notes for oven roasting instructions)
- Add cauliflower florets, lime juice, olive oil (if using), and all spices into a large mixing bowl. Toss well.
- Toss into Air Fryer and cook at 350°F for 8 minutes.
- While cauliflower is cooking, add chickpeas to the same bowl with any leftover spices and toss well. Add into air fryer with cauliflower and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
Lime Herb Tahini Dressing
- Add all ingredients (starting with juice from ony ONE lime) to a bullet style blender and blend until completely combined.
- Add remaining lime juice to your personal taste. (I like it extra lime-y) Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble Arugula Salad
- To a LARGE mixing bowl, add all Salad Ingredients, top with curried cauliflower chickpeas and dressing. Mix well to combine and enjoy warm or cold!
Notes
Oven Roasted Curried Cauliflower and Chickpeas
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Add cauliflower florets, drained chickpeas, lime juice, olive oil (if using), and all spices into a large mixing bowl. Toss well.
- Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, until cauliflower is cooked through and edges are starting to brown. Remove from oven and continue on with recipe.