Description
Spicy and fragrant roasted vegetable salad. Eat it warm or cold.
Scale
Ingredients
1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
1 small pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
3–4 tbsp harissa paste
400g lentils
400g chickpeas
Salt and pepper, to taste
Coriander Dressing
2–3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbs tahini or you could use olive oil
1 small clove of garlic
2–3 tbsp water
handful of coriander, I also like to use mint
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower florets and cubed pumpkin or butternut squash.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the olive oil, harissa paste, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the vegetables and toss to coat them evenly.
- Spread the coated vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until they are tender and slightly caramelized. Be sure to toss them once or twice during the roasting process for even cooking. Add the lentils and chickpeas in and stir. Place back in the oven for a few minutes.
- While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the coriander dressing. In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped coriander, Greek yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until you have a smooth and creamy dressing. Adjust the seasoning if needed, and set the dressing aside.
- Toast the flaked almonds in a dry frying pan over medium heat until they turn golden brown. Keep a close eye on them, as they can burn quickly. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Once the roasted vegetables are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- To assemble the salad, place the roasted vegetables in a large serving bowl. Drizzle the coriander dressing over the top.
- Sprinkle the toasted flaked almonds, chopped pistachios, and dried cranberries over the dressed vegetables.
- Gently toss the salad to ensure all the components are well combined and coated in the dressing.
- Serve the roasted harissa cauliflower and pumpkin salad immediately as a delicious and colorful side dish or a hearty vegetarian main course.