Description
Smoky Roasted Chickpea Salad with Buttermilk Chive Dressing is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines crispy roasted chickpeas with fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy chive dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, cozy dinners, or healthy snacks, this salad is sure to impress your friends and family. Enjoy a culinary adventure on your plate that bursts with flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) organic chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1/4 cup cultured buttermilk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the drained chickpeas dry with a towel. In a bowl, toss them with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crunchy.
- While the chickpeas roast, whisk together buttermilk, chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and roasted chickpeas. Drizzle with the buttermilk chive dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg