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Curried Cauliflower Salad with Pearl Couscous & Tahini Dressing<\/h2>\n
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This filling curried cauliflower salad with pearl couscous, fresh herbs, toasted almonds, dried cranberries and lentils is a balanced, nourishing healthy lunch or side dish. It is a delicious combination of sweet, spicy and tangy flavours.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>20 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>25 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>45 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Servings: <\/span>4<\/span> people<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n
Author: <\/span>Liz Douglas – Glow Diaries<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

<\/span>Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>

<\/span>Spiced cauliflower and chickpeas<\/span><\/h4>
  • 1<\/span> medium<\/span> cauliflower <\/span> cut into florets<\/span><\/li>
  • 3<\/span> tbsp<\/span> extra virgin olive oil <\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> tsp<\/span> curry powder<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> tsp<\/span> ground cumin<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> tsp<\/span> garlic powder<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> tsp<\/span> turmeric<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> tsp<\/span> salt<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bc<\/span> tsp<\/span> chili powder <\/span> (optional)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

    <\/span>Pearl couscous salad<\/span><\/h4>
    • 1<\/span> cup<\/span> dry pearl couscous<\/span><\/li>
    • 2<\/span> cups<\/span> vegetable broth<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd<\/span> red onion<\/span> thinly sliced<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> fresh parsley <\/span> roughly chopped<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> almonds roughly <\/span> chopped and toasted<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

      <\/span>Creamy tahini dressing<\/span><\/h4>
      • \u00bc<\/span> cup<\/span> tahini <\/span> hulled<\/span><\/li>
      • 1<\/span> lime <\/span> juiced<\/span><\/li>
      • 2<\/span> tbsp<\/span> water<\/span><\/li>
      • 1<\/span> tsp<\/span> garlic powder<\/span><\/li>
      • \u00bd<\/span> tsp<\/span> ground cumin<\/span><\/li>
      • salt and pepper to taste<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

        <\/span>Instructions<\/span><\/h3>
        • Preheat the oven to 390\u00b0F (200\u00b0C).<\/div><\/li>
        • Prepare Cauliflower:<\/strong> In a large mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower florets, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, curry powder, garlic powder, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Roast Cauliflower:<\/strong> Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender. Stir or flip the mixture halfway through cooking for even browning. Set aside to cool.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Cook Couscous<\/strong>: In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the pearl couscous and cook to the time indicated on packet instructions. Once cooked, fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside to cool.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked pearl couscous, lentils, curried cauliflower, finely chopped red onion, cranberries and roughly chopped parsley.<\/div><\/li>
        • Prepare Creamy Tahini Dressing: <\/strong>In a separate small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lime juice, water, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Pour the creamy tahini dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.<\/div><\/li>
        • Garnish with toasted almonds and serve.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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