Indian Spiced Cauliflower and Tahini Yoghurt Couscous Salad  

serves 4
20 mins

Subtly spiced cauliflower and chickpeas mixed with fresh spinach, couscous, raisins, almonds and fresh herbs then lathered in tahini yoghurt. This is the perfect warm winter salad to feed the whole family. 

Ingredients:

For the Cauliflower

  • 1 head cauliflower - thick whole slices
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

For the Dressing

 

  • 1 tbsp Tahini
  • 1 cup Fernleaf Natural Yoghurt
  • 1 lemon - zest and juice

To Serve

 

  • ½ a bag of spinach
  • 1 packet chicken and lemon couscous
  • A handful of Raisins
  • A handful Almonds, roughly chopped
  • A handful coriander & parsley - roughly chopped

 

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 210C and line a baking tray with parchment.
  2. Drizzle with coconut oil, garam masala, turmeric and honey.
  3. Place the cauliflower slices over the mix and repeat the process to ensure the cauliflower slices are evenly coated.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes until golden. Add the chickpeas and bake for a further 10 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
  6. Cook the couscous as per packet instructions.
  7. In a large bowl, mix together the spinach, couscous, raisins, chopped almonds and herbs. Dress with the Tahini Yoghurt Dressing.
  8. Serve the couscous salad topped with the baked cauliflower and chickpeas and drizzles of extra dressing. Devour!