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Crispy Chili Lime Chickpea Salad

Crispy Chili Lime Chickpea Salad Bursting with Flavor

A vibrant Crispy Chili Lime Chickpea Salad full of flavor, perfect for a quick, nutritious vegan meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Chickpeas
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin omit if desired
  • to taste Sea Salt
For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Spinach or kale
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Corn or black beans
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds or pumpkin seeds
  • 1 medium Avocado ripe
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Tahini or cashew butter
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or agave syrup
  • to taste Salt for seasoning

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a colander. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Combine chickpeas with avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, and sea salt in a bowl, tossing to coat.
  3. Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway until crispy and golden brown.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, layer spinach, grape tomatoes, corn, cucumber, walnuts, and sunflower seeds to prepare the salad base.
  5. Whisk tahini, lime juice, honey, and salt in a separate bowl until smooth.
  6. Add roasted chickpeas to the salad, drizzle with dressing, and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences. Serve fresh for best texture and flavor.

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