Description
Spicy Roasted Chickpea Salad is a delicious and nutritious dish bursting with vibrant flavors and textures. This salad features crispy roasted chickpeas, fresh greens, creamy avocado, and colorful vegetables, making it perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed greens (like Romaine or arugula)
- 2 cans chickpeas
- 1 large avocado
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- Kalamata olives
- Feta cheese
- Olive oil and spices (chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse and drain chickpeas; pat dry. Toss with olive oil and spices until evenly coated.
- Spread chickpeas on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25–30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- While roasting, prepare the dressing by mixing lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a jar.
- In a large bowl, combine greens, roasted chickpeas, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta cheese.
- Drizzle with dressing before serving; toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (340g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 100mg