Roasted Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing

 Roasted Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing is light, crispy, healthy and full of so much flavor! This fresh Mediterranean salad is also vegan & gluten-free.  

Roasted Chickpea Salad

Crispy roasted chickpeas, a quick tahini dressing, TONS of flavor, and a recipe that can be easily whipped up in 15 minutes makes this roasted chickpea salad one of my favorites! This salad packs well, so it’s perfect for potlucks and picnics. 

I always roasted chickpeas in the oven on a baking sheet for this salad. But once I got an air fryer, I realized they take half the time to roast with even better results! Be sure to check out the baking tips section, if you don’t own an air fryer yet!

Ingredients for this Roasted Chickpea Salad:

(scroll down to recipe card for exact measurements)

• Romaine lettuce: Fresh and crispy.
• Cherry tomatoes: You can also use grape diced Roma tomatoes.
• Cucumbers: Use English cucumbers or baby cucumbers as they have nice thin skins and don’t require peeling.
• Avocado: adds a great creamy buttery texture.
• Roasted chickpeas: also known as garbanzo beans. Be sure to rinse them to remove excess salt. You can roast the chickpeas in the air fryer or in the oven.
• Tahini Dressing: A mixture of lemon juice, garlic, salt, tahini, water and olive oil.

How to Make Roasted Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing:

Chickpea Salad is a complete meal that is low in fat, high in protein, and incredibly delicious!  

• Roast the chickpeas: Rinse and drain a can of chickpeas in a colander, pat them dry with a paper towel. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Then pour into the air fryer. Set the timer to 10 minutes & 390 degrees, shaking half way through.
• Tahini Dressing: While the chickpeas are cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together tahini paste, garlic, lemon juice, water and olive oil. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. 
• Prep the veggies: Cut the lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber into bite size pieces.
• Assemble salad: Prepare your salad, layer the veggies the way you like, adding the chickpeas on top and drizzle with tahini dressing.

And now you’re ready to enjoy! 

How to Bake Chickpeas in the Oven: 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Rinse and drain a can of chickpeas in a colander, pat them dry with a paper towel. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Coat a baking tray with cooking oil spray. Transfer chickpeas to the prepared baking tray, spread out and roast in oven for 25 minutes, shaking pan halfway through.

This roasted chickpea salad would be a delicious addition to any dish. Try pairing it with whatever you’re grilling – maybe Steak Shish Kabob, Kafta Kabob, Chicken Kafta– or with wraps, like these Chicken Shawarma, Beef Shawarma or Chicken Kathi Rolls.

The Best Roasted Chickpea Salad:

Why you’ll love this salad recipe:

• Allergy Friendly: it’s vegan, dairy free, gluten free, and & nut free!
• Packs Well: great for lunch, picnics, road trips and potlucks.
• Protein Packed: Thanks to the crispy chickpeas.
• Simple: & easy to throw together.
• Tahini dressing: brings this salad to another level!

Simple Salad Tips:

• Cut an avocado and add a squeeze of lemon juice to it, this helps keeps the avocado from turning brown. If you’re making this ahead of time, leave the avocado out and add it just before serving
• Chickpeas can be substituted with other canned beans like white beans or black beans. Be sure to rinse and drain them before adding to the salad.
• Use other veggies, like red onions or bell peppers.
• A sprinkle of feta is a great addition to this salad.

How to Store Roasted Chickpea Salad Leftovers:

• Refrigerator: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, in an airtight container. You can store everything separately or together.
• Meal prep: For meal prepping, storing the dressing, chickpeas and salad separately until ready to serve. ( Also add the avocado to each serving, if possible).

More Easy Salads: 

Red Lentil Tabouli

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Caprese Asparagus Salad

Asparagus Salad Roasted

Eggplant Salad with Tahini Dressing

Roasted Chickpea Salad combines all of my favorite fresh vegetables in one delicious bite. Roasted Chickpeas are combined with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, crispy cucumbers, and creamy avocados all tossed in an easy homemade lemon Tahini dressing.

If you’ve tried this healthy Roasted Chickpea Salad recipe or any other recipe on Salt & Sweet, then don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below! I would love to hear about your experience making it. 

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Roasted Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

 Roasted Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing is light, crispy, healthy and full of so much flavor! This fresh Mediterranean salad is also vegan & gluten-free.  

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Ingredients

For the Chickpeas

• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

For Salad

• 4 cups romaine lettuce- roughly chopped
• 2 cups baby tomatoes- halved  
• 2 mini cucumbers- cut into circles
• 1 avocado- sliced

For Tahini Dressing

• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup lemon juice 
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1 garlic clove- minced 
• 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain chickpeas, patting them dry using a paper towel.
2. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, salt, black pepper, garlic powder and olive oil. Mix well until chickpeas are completely coated.
3. Transfer into the air fryer basket. Set the timer to 10 minutes & 390 degrees, shaking half way through.
4. While the chickpeas are cooking, prepare tahini dressing. In a medium size bowl, whisk together tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt. water and olive oil. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. 
5. Prep the veggies: Cut the lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber into bite size pieces.
6. Assemble salad: layer the veggies the way you like adding air- fried chickpeas on top and drizzle with tahini dressing.
7. Serve and enjoy!
   

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 320Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 435mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 10gSugar: 6gProtein: 9g

Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.

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