Roasted Chickpea Salad

Chopped lettuce in a large serving bowl next to a small bowl of salad dressing, and a baking tray of roasted chickpeas.

5 from 1 vote

Roasted Chickpea Salad is a healthy and flavorful salad recipe. Featuring crispy roasted chickpeas, fresh greens, and a tangy lemon dressing, this salad is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling full and satisfied.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Roasted Chickpea Salad

Servings:

Calories: 330kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

15 ounce chickpeas drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup vegan mayo or tahini
½ lemon freshly squeezed
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
4 capers smashed and a splash of caper juice
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch Lacinato kale, chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
Prep the roasted chickpeas. In a mixing bowl add the chickpeas, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Pour them onto a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange them into a single layer, then bake until crisp, about 25 minutes. When they are done roasting, let them cool for 10 minutes.
Prepare the vegan caesar dressing. In a mixing bowl combine the vegan mayo (or tahini), lemon juice, garlic, mustard, smashed capers, caper juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir until smooth. Adjust seasonings if needed.
Assemble the salad. Toss the dressing with the kale sure to thoroughly coat the greens. Sprinkle the chickpeas generously over the kale salad and serve.

Notes

If you're tight on time, you can use a store-bought Caesar salad dressing. I recommend buying a fresh one from your cold foods aisle instead of a bottle from the pantry section.

You can replace the kale with romaine lettuce or other greens if you'd like.

If your chickpeas have water on them, try to dry them with a clean towel or paper towel before you begin this recipe. This will help them to roast more evenly.

Make sure you fully preheat your oven before placing your chickpeas inside. This helps make sure the outside doesn't cook faster than the inside, causing them to burn.

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