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Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad

March 11, 2015 by hipfoodiemom 33 Comments

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Quick, EASY to make and delicious! This raw Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad, mixed with a light and flavorful creamy lemon dressing is so good! You have to try this!

You guys. I think we made it. We survived another winter.

I’m starting to see real signs of spring and we actually put away my daughter’s snow boots and snow pants the other day. The weather is now in the mid to upper 50’s here and Friday will be 65 degrees! What?!!!

We made it.

Quick, EASY to make and delicious! This raw Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad, mixed with a light and flavorful creamy lemon dressing is so good! You have to try this!

Spring is here and I’ve got salad on the brain. I love salads that I can munch on straight out of the refrigerator. Everything is raw and crunchy and I love it. And with this salad, you can even eat it with chips.

Or at least that’s what I did.

Homemade BAKED Tortilla Chips

Have you guys baked your own tortilla chips before? It’s so freaking easy. And my kids like these better than store bought so I’ve been going through tortillas like crazy. Next up: to try making whole wheat tortilla chips.

Creamy Lemon Salad Dressing

So, I used the same creamy lemon salad dressing for this one. Because I am obsessed. And again, I love the texture in this salad. I love raw veggies, cauliflower included, so threw some in here. It’s nutritious and adds some crunch. I love the cauliflower with the tomatoes and avocado and chickpeas. .  all drenched in the creamy lemon dressing.

It’s so good, y’all.

Quick, EASY to make and delicious! This raw Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad, mixed with a light and flavorful creamy lemon dressing is so good! You have to try this!

I might make some more today. And eat it outside. 😛

Enjoy!

Print Recipe

Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad

This salad is so versatile. Change up the dressing, add in different things like kalamata olives or pine nuts. Make it your own!
Course: Appetizer or Main
Servings: 4
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

For the tortilla chips:

  • 8 small flour tortillas cut into triangles
  • kosher salt

For the dressing:

  • 1/3 cup non-fat plain yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • kosher salt and pepper

For the salad:

  • 1 15 oz. can chickpeas rinsed, drained and patted dry
  • 1 small head cauliflower chopped small or diced
  • 3 cups fresh arugula
  • 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley chopped
  • 2 large tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 2 avocados chopped

Instructions

For the tortilla chips:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the tortilla triangles on a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for about 6 minutes, then flip them over, sprinkle with some salt and bake for another 6 to 9 minutes, or until they have reached the desired brownness. Remove from the oven and sprinkle more salt if desired.

For the dressing:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper, taste and adjust any ingredients as needed.

For the salad:

  • Using a large salad or mixing bowl, gently toss together the chickpeas, cauliflower, arugula, parsley, tomatoes, red onions and avocados. Drizzle on the dressing (don't pour in the entire thing, start with a small amount and see how much you need) and toss together. Serve with the tortilla chips.

Homemade tortilla chips recipe was from Simply Recipes.

Quick, EASY to make and delicious! This raw Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad, mixed with a light and flavorful creamy lemon dressing is so good! You have to try this!

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Comments

  1. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

    March 11, 2015 at 8:24 am

    I am soooo in the salad mood this week, I think Spring really is coming!

    Reply
  2. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    March 11, 2015 at 8:41 am

    Yay for making it through winter! Warmer weather will be here soon. I am very much looking forward to spring veggies from my garden so that I can make this delicious salad!

    Reply
  3. Betty Albert says

    March 11, 2015 at 8:51 am

    This is awesome! I really dislike mayo, and this dressing is just the ticket!! I can’t wait to try this. This dressing could be my new go-to dressing! THANKS!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      March 11, 2015 at 8:53 am

      Thank you, Betty!! I hope you try it!!

      Reply
  4. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says

    March 11, 2015 at 9:00 am

    We are experiencing the same weather and part of me is wondering if it is a fluke! lol No way this can last right? Also this salad is wonderful. I adore chickpeas but have never tried them in a salad. I must do this!

    Reply
  5. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    March 11, 2015 at 9:10 am

    Yes! As we’re about to spend more time outdoors, recipes like this will be in high demand! Thanks for sharing, Alice…I’ve been craving chickpeas!

    Reply
  6. Allie | Baking a Moment says

    March 11, 2015 at 9:42 am

    This looks like the perfect Spring salad! I can’t believe Spring is finally here. After that snow we had last week I was beginning to think it would NEVER happen but we are looking at 60-degree high today! Woohoo! I think I’ll be putting away snow pants too!

    Reply
  7. laurasmess says

    March 11, 2015 at 9:57 am

    I actually bought a big cauliflower yesterday and I was wondering what to make with it! This is such a wonderful and timely post Alice!! Absolutely beautiful photos as always – they definitely reflect a bright summer feel and I am SO glad that the weather is getting better for you now!! On the flip side, we are now officially in autumn and I am looking forward to the weather cooling down 😉 Yum xxx

    Reply
  8. Mir says

    March 11, 2015 at 10:11 am

    Okay, soul sister, we are in the same place! Because we’re looking at 50s and 60s and you can betcha that my diet is about to turn into salads and frozen yogurt! Yeah!
    Gonna start with this one. Looks amazing!

    Reply
  9. Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says

    March 11, 2015 at 10:14 am

    I’m so happy that spring has finally arrived! This salad is the perfect way to welcome it in. All of those fresh, raw veggies are calling my name.

    Reply
  10. Zainab says

    March 11, 2015 at 10:56 am

    We MADE it indeed! We are still in the 30s and 40s but considering where we came from I am taking it! I do need more salad recipes 😉 This looks amazing!

    Reply
  11. Holly | Beyond Kimchee says

    March 11, 2015 at 11:09 am

    Yum! This will be a perfect salad to eat out enjoying the beautiful warm sunny day.

    Reply
  12. Danae @ Recipe Runner says

    March 11, 2015 at 11:12 am

    It’s starting to feel like spring here in Colorado too! It’s supposed to be 68 degrees today! I feel like I shouldn’t get overly excited though because we will surely get at least 1-2 more snows before the end of May. I totally want to embrace the warmth with this amazing salad!

    Reply
  13. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    March 11, 2015 at 11:26 am

    Spring is almost here! Our fruit trees are starting to get little blossoms and it is so pretty. I love this cauliflower chickpea salad. This is definitely something I would make a big batch of, then eat for lunch for the week.

    Reply
  14. Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says

    March 11, 2015 at 11:28 am

    I want this for lunch today, Alice! Something about the crunchiness of that cauliflower and those amazing chickpeas that is causing such a craving! Delicious and so pretty too!

    Reply
  15. mira says

    March 11, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    Love chickpeas and cauliflower! Don’r remember having them together but will definitely try this beautiful salad! So easy and nutritious! Pinned 🙂

    Reply
  16. Kelly says

    March 11, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    Yay, I’m so excited for spring! It’s finally warmer here too – I was starting to think old man winter would never leave! This cauliflower and chickpea salad look amazing! So refreshing and perfect for spring and I love the homemade nacho chips!

    Reply
  17. Manali@CookWithManali says

    March 11, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    Aren’t tortilla chips so easy to make?!! I love this Alice, the salad has all my fav things! 🙂 Pinned.

    Reply
  18. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    March 11, 2015 at 4:43 pm

    Yes! This is my kind of salad, Alice – full of veggies and that dressing looks amazing.+ So close to spring.yay!!

    Reply
  19. Erin@WellPlated says

    March 11, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    Goodbye boots (and hello lunch!)

    Reply
  20. Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire says

    March 11, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    Yeeeeeesssssss. I am so in the mood for a salad like this. And I know I am going to fall in love with that dressing. It is calling my name. I can’t believe how nice it is outside. I went out in only a cardigan all day today and even got hot at a few points during the day. This is the perfect way to celebrate this weather.

    Reply
  21. Kathleen | HapaNom says

    March 11, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    I LOVE this salad! As someone who eats one (big or small) everyday, I always appreciate a fabulous new salad recipe to change things up – and this recipe certainly does that!

    Reply
  22. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

    March 11, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    I am not brave enough to put away the snow pants just yet! But I can definitely go for some light, springy food!

    Reply
  23. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    March 11, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    I’m glad it is finally warming up for you! It is for me too. I had my window wide open! Too bad I can’t yet take a walk as our road is made of dirt and after seven inches of snow is a true mud pit…

    Reply
  24. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

    March 11, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    Such a gorgeous spring salad! Congrats on surviving the winter!

    Reply
  25. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    March 11, 2015 at 9:53 pm

    I don’t know what I like more: the fact that winter is over, this delicious looking salad, or the fact that you served it with pita chips! Love this one, Alice!

    Reply
  26. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    March 12, 2015 at 6:09 am

    I love cauliflower, but I haven’t had it on a salad before. I can’t wait until it is warmer for salad weather.

    Reply
  27. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

    March 12, 2015 at 7:18 am

    Oh man. It was 50 degrees here yesterday and it felt like summer! I hope this is the start of a new trend around here because I’m READY! I want ice cream and grilling and salads all day long! Homemade chips = all the yeses!

    Reply
  28. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    March 12, 2015 at 7:32 am

    This salad looks perfect, Alice! I love the addition of cauliflower and chickpeas. It’s channeling some warmer weather! 🙂

    Reply
  29. David @ Spiced says

    March 12, 2015 at 7:36 am

    Yes! Spring is (almost) here, and I am totally feeling the whole ‘eat a salad outside’ thing. I think it’s still a wee bit chilly here for that, but it’s coming! I’m digging the sound of this whole creamy lemon dressing…sign me up!

    Reply
  30. Sarah@ Whole and Heavenly Oven says

    March 12, 2015 at 8:04 am

    I was seriously SOO excited yesterday when I went outside to check the mail and I was like, HEY! It’s actually warm out here! Like you said: We made it. Woot!
    Now this salad? Um I’m obsessing over all the healthy veggie goodness you packed in here! Cauliflower is pretty much my favorite veggie on the planet so this salad is right up my alley!

    Reply
  31. Maria|Pink Patisserie says

    March 12, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    Bring on all the salads! And the sun! And that lemon dressing! Looks amazing Alice!! I’m so glad you are all getting some good springtime weather! It does a body good doesn’t it?!

    Reply
  32. sylvie says

    April 6, 2015 at 12:36 am

    We are knowing our first warm days here in Toulon (south of France) and this salad is ideal for our warm days!

    Reply

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