Roasted Veg Salad with Golden Dressing
Looking for a nourishing salad recipe that’s both hearty and refreshing? This roasted vegetable salad with crunchy chickpeas and creamy feta (optional) is packed with flavour and perfect for easy family dinners. The golden tahini dressing, made with turmeric and ginger, not only tastes amazing but also offers anti-inflammatory benefits.
This salad is versatile, balanced, and works as a light main dish or a colourful side for any gathering.
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Ingredients:
For the Salad
- 100g baby spinach
- 1 tin chickpeas
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped
- 10g fresh coriander, chopped
- 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 2 stalks spring onion, chopped
- Optional: 50g crumbled feta cheese
For Roasting
- Olive oil spray
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Golden Dressing
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp tahini
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 105 ml water (adjust as needed)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 thumb-sized piece ginger
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare cauliflower and chickpeas: Strain chickpeas, chop cauliflower, and toss with olive oil spray, cumin, salt, and garlic powder. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Blend dressing: Add tahini, lemon juice, water, honey, ginger, turmeric, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness with more water if needed.
- Assemble salad: In a large bowl, add baby spinach, coriander, spring onion, roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, and pumpkin seeds. Toss with dressing.
- Optional: Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese for extra creaminess.
Notes:
💡 Dressing thickens quickly, thin out with water before serving if needed.
💡 Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
Additional Information
- Course: Salad / Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
- Keyword-rich tags: roasted vegetables, salad recipe, feta cheese, salad dressing, chickpeas, crunchy chickpeas, salad dishes, easy family dinners
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About
Kirby is a South African Dietitian (BSc. Dietetics) with expertise in PCOS, Endometriosis, Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Fertility. She is passionate about empowering women with the knowledge, skills and tools to nurture themselves from the inside out and thrive with PCOS.
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