Crispy Chickpea Salad: 2 Amazing Hacks
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A vibrant and satisfying salad featuring crispy roasted chickpeas and fresh greens, perfect for a healthy and protein-rich lunch.
- Author: Alex Rwanda
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon vinaigrette
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the rinsed chickpeas completely dry with a paper towel. This is key for crispiness!
- In a bowl, toss the dried chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until the chickpeas are golden brown and crispy.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the crispy roasted chickpeas to the salad.
- Drizzle with lemon vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and healthy meal!
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chickpeas before roasting.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots to your salad.
- The chickpeas can be roasted ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg