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Air Fryer Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing

A healthy and flavorful salad featuring roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, drizzled with a creamy tahini dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
Tahini Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons water to thin
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, toss cauliflower florets and chickpeas with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the mixture in the air fryer basket and cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, water, and salt until smooth.
Assemble the Salad
  1. Once the cauliflower and chickpeas are cooked, let them cool slightly.
  2. Drizzle the tahini dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  3. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This salad can be served as a main dish or a side.

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