Roasted Romanesco and Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

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A hearty salad combining roasted Romanesco and chickpeas with a creamy lemon-tahini dressing for a satisfying vegetarian meal or side. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Romanesco florets, canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 cups Romanesco florets and 1 cup drained chickpeas with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin until coated.
  2. Step 2: Spread the mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the Romanesco is tender and chickpeas are slightly crispy.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tablespoons tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the roasted Romanesco and chickpeas to a serving bowl, drizzle with the lemon-tahini dressing, and toss gently to combine.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika before serving warm or at room temperature.

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