Description
Spicy Roasted Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together fresh greens, creamy avocado, and crispy roasted chickpeas seasoned with bold spices. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side at gatherings, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors. The roasted chickpeas add a protein-packed crunch, making it a healthy yet filling option that can be enjoyed any day of the week. With easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this salad is ideal for meal prep, ensuring you have delicious lunches ready to go!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed greens (such as Romaine or arugula)
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large fresh lemon, juiced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpeas with chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic salt, pepper, and drizzle with oil. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread chickpeas on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25–30 minutes until crispy.
- While roasting, prepare the dressing by mixing lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, minced garlic, sea salt, and pepper in a jar or bowl.
- In a large bowl, layer mixed greens topped with crispy chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado slices, olives, feta cheese, and chopped eggs.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 210mg