Healthy Middle Eastern-inspired Salad Bowl recipe

THIS IS MY FAVORITE Salad right now. The flavors are insane, and it fills you right up!


Ingredients:

1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed

1 small head cauliflower, cut into bite size

1/2 small onion

1/2 package of tofu

1/2 avocado

Handful of cherry tomatoes

Spinach salad

Seasoning:

2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1 Tb curry powder

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper


Dressing:

1/4 cup cashews

1/4 cup water

1/2 lemon, juiced

1 TB fresh mint leaves

1 TB fresh parsley

1/4 tsp garlic powder

Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Add all the seasoning ingredients to a small bowl, mix.

  2. Preheat oven 400F.

  3. Toss the cauliflower with a dash of olive oil then add 3/4 the seasoning & toss to coat. In a separate bowl toss the chickpeas with a drizzle of olive oil. Slice onions into half moons.

  4. Add cauliflower & onion to a baking sheet. Add chickpeas to a separate sheet and bake both for 25-30 minutes.

  5. Slice the tofu into 2” strips and fry on a pan. Add a little soy sauce for flavoring. Cook until browned on both sides.

  6. Add all dressing ingredients to a blender & blend until smooth and creamy.

  7. Add spinach to a bowl and add whatever toppings you’d like. Top with the dressing. Enjoy!


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