Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad

A Vibrant, Anti-Inflammatory Power Bowl

Crispy turmeric-spiced chickpeas, caramelised cauliflower, fresh pomegranate jewels, and massaged kale tossed in a lemon-turmeric dressing... Itโ€™s colourful, crunchy, zesty, and packed with anti-inflammatory power. This isnโ€™t just dinnerโ€”itโ€™s a hormone-friendly reset in a bowl.

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Ingredients

For the Roasted Veg:

ย  โ€ข 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets

ย  โ€ข 1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained & patted dry

ย  โ€ข 1ยฝ tbsp olive oil

ย  โ€ข 1 tsp Turmeric Australia Organic Turmeric Powder

ย  โ€ข ยฝ tsp cumin

ย  โ€ข ยฝ tsp smoked paprika

ย  โ€ข Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Salad:

ย  โ€ข 3 cups chopped curly kale (or cavolo nero)

ย  โ€ข ยฝ tbsp olive oil (for massaging)

ย  โ€ข ยฝ cup fresh pomegranate seeds

ย  โ€ข Juice of ยฝ lemon

ย  โ€ข Optional: 2 tbsp chopped parsley

For the Lemon-Turmeric Dressing:

ย  โ€ข Juice of 1 lemon

ย  โ€ข 2 tbsp olive oil

ย  โ€ข ยฝ tsp Turmeric Australia Organic Turmeric Powder

ย  โ€ข 1 tsp maple syrup or raw honey

ย  โ€ข Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200ยฐC fan-forced. Line a tray with baking paper.

2. Toss cauliflower and chickpeas with olive oil, turmeric, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Spread on the tray and roast for 25โ€“30 minutes or until golden and crisp, turning halfway.

3. While roasting, massage kale with ยฝ tbsp olive oil for 1โ€“2 mins until softened.

4. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until combined.

5.ย Once roasted veg has cooled slightly, combine everything in a large bowl: kale,ย  ย  ย  ย  cauliflower, chickpeas, pomegranate, herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.

6.ย Serve warm or at room temp with extra lemon wedges on the side.

Why You'll Love It:

ย  โ€ข Gut-loving fibre

ย  โ€ข Packed with antioxidants & anti-inflammatory goodness

ย  โ€ข Supports hormone balance & skin health

ย  โ€ข Easy to batch prep for lunches or side dishes

Nutritional Snapshot (Per Serving โ€“ Approx.):

ย  โ€ข Calories: ~360

ย  โ€ข Protein: 12g

ย  โ€ข Fibre: 9g

ย  โ€ข Curcumin: ~200mg from turmeric

ย  โ€ข Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free

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