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Crispy Chili Lime Chickpea Salad

Crispy Chili Lime Chickpea Salad You'll Crave Daily

Crispy Chili Lime Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish packed with zesty flavors and nutritious ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpeas
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust for desired heat
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cumin omit if unavailable
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt regular salt can be used
For the Salad
  • 3 cups Chopped Spinach can replace with leafy greens like kale
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Corn can use frozen corn
  • 1 cup Diced Cucumber could substitute with zucchini
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Walnuts pecans or sunflower seeds can replace
  • 0.25 cup Sunflower Seeds omit for nut allergies
  • 1 medium Avocado optional substitution with another healthy fat
  • 0.5 cup Monterey Jack Cheese omit for vegan versions
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Tahini substitute with Greek or vegan yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon Honey replace with agave syrup for vegan option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Drain and pat dry one can of chickpeas, then toss with avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, and sea salt.
  3. Spread chickpeas on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. In a large bowl, layer chopped spinach, halved grape tomatoes, corn, diced cucumber, and chopped walnuts.
  5. Whisk together tahini, lime juice, honey (or agave), and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  6. Combine roasted chickpeas with salad, drizzle tahini dressing over top, and toss gently.
  7. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store components separately to maintain freshness; assemble just before serving.

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