Ginger Wanko
Feb 7, 2024
Barley & Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Tahini Dressing
Get ready to layer up (not just with your winter clothes) but also with this deliciously hearty salad, featuring wholesome barley, roasted cauliflower, and a mix of fresh ingredients, all topped with a tangy tahini dressing. Perfect for make-ahead meal prep or a nutritious grab-and-go option.
Ingredients
2 cups barley, cooked
2 cups cauliflower florets, roasted
4 cucumbers, sliced
4 scallions, sliced
2 cups chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup almonds, chopped
8 cups arugula
plus protein of choice to add to salad (I love sautéing shrimp or adding chicken)
Tahini Dressing:
1/2 cup tahini [ground sesame paste]
2 Tbs olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
Water, as needed to thin
1/4 tsp salt, to taste
Directions
Dressing: Whisk together tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Thin with water as needed. Season with salt.
Layer: In 4 mason jars, start with the dressing. Then layer cucumbers, scallions, cooked barley, roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, almonds and protein of choice. Top with arugula.
Store & Enjoy: Seal the jars and refrigerate. When ready, invert into a bowl, toss, and enjoy your jar of winter goodness!