Description
Crispy Chili Lime Chickpea Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed salad with zesty roasted chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a refreshing lime kick. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, it’s perfect for a light lunch, hearty dinner, or colorful side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, cubed
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1/4 cup lime vinaigrette or dressing of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss chickpeas with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy.
- Remove from oven and immediately toss with fresh lime juice.
- Arrange salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado in a large bowl.
- Top with crispy chickpeas.
- Drizzle with lime vinaigrette or your preferred dressing before serving.
Notes
- Add corn, bell peppers, or shredded carrots for more color and crunch.
- Use smoked paprika for a deeper, smoky flavor.
- Swap chickpeas for roasted black beans or edamame.
- Add cayenne pepper to increase the heat.
- Serve in wraps or pita for a portable version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
