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Spicy Roasted Chickpea Salad

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A vibrant salad filled with roasted chickpeas, fresh greens, and a zesty dressing that celebrates wholesome ingredients and flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 6 packed cups greens of choice (e.g., Romaine lettuce, arugula, mixed baby greens)
  • 1 large avocado, sliced and drizzled with lemon juice
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced thinly
  • 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1/3 cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
  • 2 (15 oz.) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tsps chili powder
  • 2 tsps smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 large fresh lemon (juiced)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • Sea salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas well, then dry them on a kitchen towel.
  3. Toss the dried chickpeas with chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil and toss.
  5. Roast in the oven for 20-30 minutes until golden and crispy, shaking the pan halfway through.
  6. Wash and chop your greens, placing them in a large salad bowl.
  7. Add halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled Feta, and chopped hard-boiled eggs to the greens.
  8. Whisk together fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, minced garlic, and a pinch of sea salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  9. Combine the roasted chickpeas with the salad and drizzle with your dressing. Toss gently to combine.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to 3 days without dressing. Add extra dressing or chickpeas when serving for visual appeal.

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Keywords: salad, chickpeas, roasted, healthy, Mediterranean

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