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... It’s colourful, crunchy, zesty, and packed with anti-inflammatory power. This isn’t just dinner—it’s a hormone-friendly reset in a bowl.

Ingredients

For the Roasted Veg:

• 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets

• 1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained & patted dry

• 1½ tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp Turmeric Australia Organic Turmeric Powder

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Salad:

• 3 cups chopped curly kale (or cavolo nero)

• ½ tbsp olive oil (for massaging)

• ½ cup fresh pomegranate seeds

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Optional: 2 tbsp chopped parsley

For the Lemon-Turmeric Dressing:

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp Turmeric Australia Organic Turmeric Powder

• 1 tsp maple syrup or raw honey

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C 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 25–30 minutes or until golden and crisp, turning halfway.

3. While roasting, massage kale with ½ tbsp olive oil for 1–2 mins until softened.

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

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

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

Why You'll Love It:

• Gut-loving fibre

• Packed with antioxidants & anti-inflammatory goodness

• Supports hormone balance & skin health

• Easy to batch prep for lunches or side dishes

Nutritional Snapshot (Per Serving – Approx.):

• Calories: ~360

• Protein: 12g

• Fibre: 9g

• Curcumin: ~200mg from turmeric

• Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free

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