How to Make the Ultimate Crispy Chickpea Salad

Roast the Chickpeas

Season and bake chickpeas until golden and crispy.

Prepare the Salad Base

Chop fresh vegetables and mix them together in a large bowl.

Assemble & Serve

Top the salad with crispy chickpeas and drizzle with dressing.

Pro Tips for the Best Crispy Chickpea Salad

For extra crunch, let the chickpeas cool for a few minutes before adding them to the salad.

Store roasted chickpeas separately if making ahead to keep them crispy.

Swap feta cheese for avocado to keep it dairy-free.

Crispy Chickpea Salad

Name: Crispy Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt & pepper to taste; 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine); 1/2 cucumber (sliced); 1/2 red bell pepper (diced); 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced); 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped); 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)

A protein-packed, crunchy salad featuring roasted chickpeas, fresh greens, and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing.

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Total Time

25 Minutes

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Ingredients

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1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt & pepper to taste

4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine)

1/2 cucumber (sliced)

1/2 red bell pepper (diced)

1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)

1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chickpeas dry with a paper towel.

Toss chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, or until crispy.

In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.

Add the roasted chickpeas on top and sprinkle with feta cheese, if using.

Drizzle with your favorite dressing (lemon-tahini or balsamic vinaigrette) and toss gently before serving.

Crispy Chickpea Salad

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How to Make the Ultimate Crispy Chickpea Salad

Crispy Chickpea Salad

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