A delicious bowl of mediterranean style vegan couscous salad with cajun-spiced roasted cauliflower.

This combo is turned out so good: the sweet, fresh, juicy taste of salad somehow blends perfectly with the spiced and roasted cauli.

Let’s go!

Print Pin

5 from 2 votes

Vegan Couscous Salad

Vegan Couscous Salad With Cajun-Spiced Roasted Cauliflower recipe by Veganbell

Course Lunch, Salad

Cuisine Universal

Keyword cajun, couscous, couscous salad

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 2

Calories 797kcal

Author Veganbell

Ingredients

To prepare couscous,

• 1 cup couscous
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1.25 cups boiling water

To prepare dressing,

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove (grated)
• Salt and pepper

To prepare salad,

• 1/2 cup cooked red beans
• 1/2 cup cooked green peas
• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 1 cup chopped bell peppers
• 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup pomegranate

To roast cauliflower,

• 1 head cauliflower (cut into florets)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoon cajun spice seasoning

Instructions

Step A : Prepare couscous

• In a large bowl, add couscous + salt + pepper + extra virgin olive oil + boiling water.
• Mix well and let it rest for 10 minutes, or until the couscous puffs up.
• *After 10 minutes* Gently fluff it up using a fork and set aside.

Step B : Prepare the dressing

• In a medium mixing bowl, add the dressing ingredients : extra virgin olive oil + lemon juice + garlic + salt + pepper.
• Mix well and set aside.

Step C : Prepare the salad

• To the couscous bowl, add red beans + green peas + cucumber + bell peppers + cilantro + pomegranate + salad dressing.
• Mix well and transfer to a fridge and chill (until the cauliflower is ready).

Step D : Roast the cauliflower

• In a large bowl, add cauliflower florets + extra virgin olive oil + cajun spice seasoning. Toss and coat. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake at 180 C (350 F) for 25 minutes, or until it's properly roasted.

Step E : Enjoy

• You delicious vegan couscous salad and roasted cauli is ready. Plate up and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 797kcal | Carbohydrates: 114g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 1643mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 3046IU | Vitamin C: 171mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 6mg

Tried this recipe?Mention @veganbell24 or tag #veganbell!