Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad with Creamy Yoghurt Dressing

Who said salads are just for summer? Not us! This warm roasted cauliflower and chickpea salad, with creamy avocado, feta and a tangy yoghurt dressing, proves cosy and healthy can go hand in hand.

July 9, 2026

Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets

400g tin of chickpeas, drained and rinsed

¼ cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp salt

100g mixed rocket and spinach leaves

1 cup chopped fresh herbs (use your favourites - we used basil and flat-leaf parsley)

1-2 Lebanese cucumbers, sliced

1 large avocado, sliced

100g feta, crumbled

3 spring onions, sliced

Method

  • Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan).
  • In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika and salt.
  • Stir gently until evenly coated.
  • Transfer mixture to a baking tray and place in the pre-heated oven. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until fork-tender and slightly charred.
  • While the cauliflower is roasting, arrange the rocket and spinach, chopped herbs, cucumber and avocado on a large serving plate.
  • Arrange the roasted cauliflower mixture on top of the salad leaves, then sprinkle the feta and spring onions over the top.
  • Drizzle with creamy yoghurt dressing to serve.

Serves 2-3

Creamy yoghurt dressing

Ingredients

½ cup plain Greek yoghurt

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

4 tbsp lemon juice

3 tbsp honey

1 clove garlic, crushed

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

Method

Combine ingredients in a jar with a secure lid and shake to combine. Check seasoning and sweetness and adjust to taste. Dressing will keep 3-4 days in the fridge.

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