Description
Discover the delightful Honey Roasted Chickpea and Avocado Salad, a vibrant dish that marries nutty roasted chickpeas with creamy avocado and fresh vegetables. This nutritious salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a powerhouse of flavors, making it perfect for lunch or as a side at dinner. The crispy honey-roasted chickpeas add satisfying crunch, while the creamy herb dressing elevates every bite. Quick to prepare and versatile, you can easily customize it to suit your tastes. Enjoy this colorful, protein-packed meal that promises to be both filling and refreshing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas
- 3 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 4 to 5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh, canned, or frozen/thawed corn
- 1 large (or 2 small) ripe avocados, cubed
- 1 cup feta cheese, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup fresh torn basil leaves
- 2 Tbsp. tahini (or 3 Tbsp. plain full-fat Greek yogurt)
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. fresh chopped chives
- 1 clove finely grated garlic
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. each kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse and dry chickpeas.
- Toss chickpeas with olive oil and salt on a baking sheet and roast for about 40 minutes, shaking every 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, remaining olive oil, Dijon mustard, and cinnamon.
- Once chickpeas are roasted, coat them with the honey glaze and let cool.
- For the dressing, combine tahini (or yogurt), lemon juice, chives, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in another bowl; whisk in water until desired consistency.
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, corn, avocado, feta cheese, basil, half of the roasted chickpeas, and dressing; toss gently. Serve topped with remaining chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg