Harissa Cauliflower Beetroot Salad

4.7 from 6 votes

By: Sarah Cobacho, January 1, 2023 / Updated: December 10, 2024

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Delicious Harissa Cauliflower Beetroot Salad with easy salad dressing

Indulge your taste buds with our delicious Harissa Cauliflower Beetroot Salad! This vibrant, colorful dish is not only easy to make but also packed with nutritious ingredients. Roasted cauliflower and beetroot, the stars of this spicy Cauliflower Beetroot Salad, are coated in a harissa and paprika blend, infusing them with a delightful kick. Butter beans, cooked to perfection in the oven, add a creamy texture and protein punch to the salad.

Adding fresh cucumber, diced shallot, and a healthy serving of couscous introduces a variety of textures that make every bite interesting. This Harissa Cauliflower Beetroot Salad is loaded with protein, fiber, and antioxidants, making it a nourishing meal that boosts energy and wellness.

But the flavor doesn’t stop there! A golden dressing made with tahini, lemon, maple syrup, turmeric, and water is drizzled over the salad, adding an extra zing and tying all the components together. This dressing complements the spicy roasted vegetables beautifully, enhancing the overall taste of the salad.

The Health Benefits of This Veggie-Packed Salad

Our Harissa Cauliflower Beetroot Salad is not just a feast for the taste buds, but it’s also a powerhouse of nutrition. Each ingredient in this salad brings its own set of health benefits, making this dish a wholesome addition to your diet.

  1. Cauliflower: This versatile vegetable is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C, K, and B6, and folate. It’s also high in fiber, which aids in digestion and helps to keep you feeling full longer.
  2. Beetroot: Known for its deep, earthy flavor and vibrant color, beetroot is packed with essential nutrients like fiber, folate (vitamin B9), manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. Beetroots and beetroot juice have been associated with numerous health benefits, including improved blood flow and lower blood pressure.
  3. Harissa: This spicy North African paste is made from chili peppers, which are high in capsaicin. Capsaicin has been linked to many health benefits, such as pain relief, reduced inflammation, and improved metabolic health.
  4. Butter Beans: These beans are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber. They also provide a good amount of iron, zinc, and magnesium, which are essential for various bodily functions..
  5. Tahini: Made from sesame seeds, tahini is rich in anti-inflammatory monounsaturated fats. It’s also a good source of antioxidants and essential vitamins and minerals, including calcium.

By combining these ingredients, our Harissa Cauliflower Beetroot Salad becomes a nutrient-dense dish that not only satisfies your cravings but also contributes to your overall health.

Why you’ll love this Harissa Cauliflower Beetroot Salad

This Harissa Cauliflower Beetroot Salad is a delight for the senses! It’s incredibly flavorful, packed with nutrients, high in fiber, and loaded with protein. The salad is vegan-friendly, quick to prepare, making it perfect for a weekday meal. The combination of roasted vegetables and spicy harissa gives it a unique taste that will leave you craving for more. Plus, it’s a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet in a delicious way! So why wait? Make this Harissa Cauliflower Beetroot Salad today and savor the perfect mix of flavors and textures. It’s a healthy, spicy Cauliflower Beetroot Salad that’s sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation!

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Delicious Harissa Cauliflower Beetroot Salad with easy salad dressing

Harissa Cauliflower Beetroot Salad

4.7 from 6 votes
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Experience a burst of flavors with this Harissa Cauliflower Beetroot Salad! It's a vibrant, nutritious dish packed with roasted cauliflower, beetroot, and butter beans, all coated in a spicy harissa blend. Topped with a golden tahini dressing, this salad is a perfect balance of textures and tastes.
Sarah Cobacho (plantbaes.com)
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes

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Servings 3

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp (2 g) sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp (15 g) harissa paste
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • ½ cauliflower - chopped into florets
  • 2 beetroot - peeled, and diced
  • 1.5 cups (280 g) butter beans - cooked
  • 1 cup (170 g) dry wholewheat couscous
  • 1 cucumbers - diced
  • 1 shallots - diced
  • ½ cup (23 g) fresh dill - chopped
  • ¼ cup (30 g) hazelnuts - roughfly chopped
  • sea salt flakes to taste

Golden Dressing

  • 2 tbsp (15 ml ) lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp (45 g) tahini
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup
  • 4 tbsp (60 ml) water
  • 1 tsp (2 g) ground turmeric

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
  • Combine the paprika, harissa and 1½ tbsp olive oil.
  • Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Add the cauliflower florets and diced beetroots,and coat with the olive oil, paprika and harissa mix. Bake in the middle of the oven for 30 minutes.
  • Line a medium baking tray with baking paper. Transfer the butter beans, and remaining ½ tbsp of olive oil. Combine to coat the beans. Bake on the top rack of the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Cook the couscous according to the packet instructions.
  • To make the golden dressing, in a small blender, add the lemon juice, tahini, maple syrup, turmeric, and water. Blend until smooth. You can also whisk them in a small bowl with a fork, if you do not have a small blender available. 
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the couscous, roasted cauliflower, beetroot, butter beans, cucumber, shallots, dill, hazelnuts, and golden dressing. Adjust salt to taste, and enjoy!

Per Serving

Serving 3gCalories 680kcalCarbohydrates 95gProtein 22gFat 27gSodium 567mgFiber 18gVitamin A 43IUVitamin C 75mgCalcium 188mgIron 7mg

6 Comments

  1. Just enjoying this dish right now but with some adaptations.
    The dressing I added yogurt instead of water , and some garlic.
    The veg I roasted for one person, which I used the whole harissa and smoked paprika for. This is going to be a favourite, thanks4 stars

  2. I don’t like hazelnuts, should I substitute them or just leave them out?4 stars

    1. You can leave them out, or use any nuts you like instead, almonds would be lovely, it does add a nice crunch 🙂

    1. Yes, you can have both at the same time, 30 minutes total for the cauli and beets, and 20 minutes total for the beans 🙂

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