This wonderfully crunchy salad shows the versatility of chickpeas. They’re mixed in with the thinly sliced cauliflower as well as pureed with nutty tahini for the tangy dressing.Slideshow:More Cauliflower Recipes

May 2015

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Recipe Summary

total:
40 mins
Yield:
6
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Ingredients

CHICKPEA DRESSING
SALAD

Directions

Make the dressing
  • In a blender, combine the chickpeas, rice vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, parsley and mint. With the machine on, slowly drizzle in the oil and blend until a smooth, thick dressing forms. Add the sumac, if using, and Aleppo pepper and season with salt and pepper.

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Make the salad
  • In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower, romaine, chickpeas, parsley and mint with the chickpea dressing. Season with salt and toss again. Transfer the salad to a platter and top with the tomatillo. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, grated orange zest and cracked black pepper and serve.

Make Ahead

The dressing can be refrigerated overnight.

Suggested Pairing

Pair this crunchy salad with a fresh, juicy-berried sparkling rosé.

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