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Honey Roasted Chickpea and Avocado Salad

Honey Roasted Chickpea and Avocado Salad: The Best Healthy Crunch

This Honey Roasted Chickpea and Avocado Salad is a vibrant mix of textures and flavors, making it a nutritious and satisfying lunch option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpeas
  • 1 can Chickpeas canned chickpeas save time
  • 2 teaspoons Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil or avocado oil for substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt or sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard for substitute
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cinnamon can be omitted or replaced
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Tahini or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Chives or green onions
  • 1 clove Garlic fresh minced garlic
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce or other greens
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 medium Avocado add just before serving
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese or crumbled tofu for vegan option
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Basil torn leaves

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rinse and dry the chickpeas, then toss with olive oil and kosher salt.
  3. Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes, shaking every 15 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and cinnamon to make the honey glaze.
  5. Toss roasted chickpeas in the honey glaze and return to oven for an additional 20 minutes.
  6. Combine tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, chives, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper to prepare the dressing.
  7. In a large bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes, corn, avocado, feta, basil, and half of the roasted chickpeas with dressing.
  8. Garnish with remaining chickpeas and drizzle with leftover dressing before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture. Add avocados just before serving to prevent browning.

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