Grilled Cauliflower Pasta with Lemon-Tahini Dressing Recipe

How many of you enjoy eating cauliflower? I admit, I do. I’m very fond of a homemade cauliflower soup especially during this time of the year. For those of you who enjoy it, I think you’re going to appreciate our guest-post recipe today from Pasta Fits. The recipe will make approximately 6-servings. It’s the perfect appetizer or make it for lunch. The cauliflower adds a satisfying meaty texture to the dish and lightly charring it on the grill adds a wonderful smoky flavor, too. If desired, you can add chopped cucumbers and olives to the salad.

Grilled Cauliflower Pasta with Lemon-Tahini Dressing Recipe

4 oz. medium shells
6 cups/1.5 lb. cauliflower florets
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. smoked sweet paprika
1/4 tsp each salt, pepper and garlic powder
1 cup/6 oz. chopped tomatoes
1/3 cup/1.5 oz. chopped red onion
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges

Lemon-Tahini Dressing:
2 tbsp./1 oz. tahini paste
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp. water
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
Pinch each salt, pepper and cayenne pepper

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high heat; grease grate well. Toss together cauliflower, oil, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Grill, turning occasionally, for 8 to 12 minutes or until tender and lightly charred.

Lemon-Tahini Dressing: Stir tahini paste, gradually adding lemon juice and water until smooth. Stir in garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne.

In large bowl, combine pasta and cauliflower; toss with dressing. Stir in tomatoes, onion and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

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