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Crispy Chili Lime Chickpea Salad

Crispy Chili Lime Chickpea Salad: A Flavorful Fresh Twist

Crispy Chili Lime Chickpea Salad is a vibrant mix of crispy chickpeas, fresh veggies, and a creamy lime dressing, packed with nutrition and flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Chickpeas
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and patted dry
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil for roasting
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder or smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Cumin for seasoning
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt to taste
For the Salad Base
  • 2 cups Chopped Spinach as the base
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Corn or black beans
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts or pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds
  • 1 medium Avocado diced
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Tahini or yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Honey or agave for vegan
  • 1/4 tsp Salt to taste

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) for optimal roasting.
  2. Drain and pat dry the chickpeas, then toss with avocado oil.
  3. Season chickpeas with chili powder, cumin, and sea salt. Spread on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast chickpeas for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway until golden brown.
  5. In a large bowl, layer chopped spinach, tomatoes, corn, cucumber, walnuts, and sunflower seeds.
  6. Whisk tahini, lime juice, honey, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
  7. Add roasted chickpeas to the salad, drizzle with dressing, and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For meal prep, store salad ingredients separately to maintain freshness.

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