For the Quinoa:

• 3/4 cup dry quinoa (sub with same amount of white rice)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• Pinch of salt

For the Salad:

• 1/2 head cauliflower, chopped into florets
• 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 medium red onion, cut into thick strips
• Kosher salt
• Olive oil
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (sub with 1 finely minced garlic clove)
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup