Description
Honey Roasted Chickpea and Avocado Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that seamlessly blends flavor and texture. This salad features crispy, honey-roasted chickpeas, creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed together in a delightful herb dressing. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting friends or looking for a quick meal, this salad is both filling and satisfying. With its combination of protein from chickpeas and healthy fats from avocados, you can enjoy this dish as a light lunch, side for dinner, or a meal prep option to fuel your day.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 3 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4–5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 cup feta cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- Honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Rinse chickpeas in colander; dry thoroughly using a towel.
- Drizzle olive oil over chickpeas, season with salt, and bake for about 40 minutes, shaking every 15 minutes.
- Mix honey glaze ingredients in a bowl; toss with baked chickpeas until coated.
- Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl; add half of the chickpeas and dressing.
- Serve topped with remaining chickpeas and additional dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Customize by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins like grilled chicken or nuts for added texture. Serve immediately to maintain freshness; store leftovers without dressing for best quality.