Description
Spicy Roasted Chickpea Salad is a flavor-packed dish that combines crispy chickpeas, fresh greens, and a zesty dressing, making it an excellent choice for lunch, dinner, or gatherings. This versatile salad is not only nutritious but also easy to prepare, perfect for meal prep or impressing guests with its vibrant colors and textures. Featuring protein-rich chickpeas and creamy avocado, it’s a delightful blend of health and taste. Enjoy it as a main course or alongside grilled chicken for a satisfying meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed greens (e.g., Romaine lettuce)
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, toss chickpeas with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic salt, pepper, and avocado oil until well coated.
- Spread the seasoned chickpeas on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- While chickpeas roast, prepare the dressing by combining lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, minced garlic, sea salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake well to emulsify.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens with roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, avocado drizzled with lemon juice, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and chopped eggs.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until combined.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 186mg