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Romanesco & Chickpea Salad

Romanesco & Chickpea Salad

Amy
This Romanesco & Chickpea Salad is a vibrant celebration of textures and flavors that will brighten any meal. The crisp, fractal-like Romanesco pairs perfectly with creamy chickpeas, creating a satisfying bite every time.
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

  • a few cups romanesco florettes
  • ½ cup chickpeas
  • ½ avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
  • a handful sprouts
  • lemon zest
  • a few tablespoons chopped dill
  • optional: soft boiled or poached eggs
  • optional: slices of smoked salmon

Lemon-Dijon Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoon sherry or white wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon dijon
  • 1 garlic clove, smashed
  • salt, pepper

Instructions
 

  • Whisk dressing together, set aside. Remove the garlic clove before using.
  • Place the chickpeas in a bowl and toss with a bit of the dressing and an extra pinch of salt.
  • In a medium pot of boiling salted water, blanch the romanesco for 1 minute, transfer it to a bowl of ice water. Drain and set aside to dry on a towel. Sprinkle with a little salt.
  • Fill your pot with fresh water medium and heat the water to a gentle simmer (just below boiling). Use a slotted spoon to carefully drop the egg in and let it cook for 7-8 minutes. Remove and chill immediately in a bowl with ice water. Let the egg cool then slice off just a bit of the shell from the bottom of the egg. Take a regular spoon and carefully slide it in and around the egg to loosen it from the shell. (Repeat with however many eggs you want).
  • While you wait for your eggs to cook, toss the romanesco, chickpeas, capers, scallions, and dill together with the dressing.
  • Plate, then assemble the avocado, smoked salmon and eggs on top along with a handful of sprouts and some lemon zest. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Keyword chickpea, healthy, Romanesco, salad, vegan
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