Description
Crispy roasted chickpeas with falafel spices tossed with fresh veggies and a creamy tahini dressing. A vibrant and healthy warm-weather salad.
Ingredients
Units
- 2 1/2 tbsp tahini
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 3-6 tsp cold water
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups (946 ml) red or green-leaf lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
- 2 Persian cucumbers (or 1/2 English cucumber), thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 batch Falafel-Spiced Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 16 oz (454 g) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained well
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika (you can use sweet, hot, or smoked to vary the flavor)
- 1/4 plus 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Line a baking tray with paper towels and pour the drained chickpeas on top. Pat well to dry and remove the paper towels.
- Add the oil and all spices; toss to completely coat the chickpeas.
- Spread the chickpeas in an even layer on the baking tray and roast until golden and crisp, about 30 to 40 minutes, tossing a couple of times.
- Cool slightly, then serve warm or at room temperature (do not cover; they will lose their crispness faster).
- For the dressing, whisk together the tahini and lemon juice in a medium bowl. While whisking, add the water 1 teaspoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency. Whisk in the salt and pepper.
- For the salad, arrange the lettuce on 2 plates; top each with half of the tomato, cucumbers, onion, and chickpeas. Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top and drizzle on the dressing.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispy chickpeas, ensure they are completely dry before roasting.
- If tahini is too thick, add water 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Leftover chickpeas can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 15
- Protein: 15