Crispy Chickpea & Herb Power Salad 🥒🧀🌿

This vibrant salad is a flavor explosion — crispy roasted chickpeas meet creamy feta, crunchy veggies, and a mountain of fresh herbs, all tied together with a lemony dressing. It’s fresh, filling, and totally next-level for lunch or dinner!

𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed & drained

1 tsp olive oil

½ tsp paprika

Salt & pepper to taste

Salad Mix:

¼ red onion, thinly sliced

¼ cucumber, diced

¼ red bell pepper, thinly sliced

¼ avocado, diced

2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese

1 tbsp capers (optional but 🔥)

Fresh parsley, dill, and mint (handful each)

Dressing:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

½ tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

Salt & pepper to taste

𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

Roast the Chickpeas: Toss chickpeas in olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Air fry or roast at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 mins until crispy.

Prep the Salad: In a large bowl, combine sliced onion, cucumber, red pepper, avocado, herbs, and capers.

Add Chickpeas & Feta: Toss in crispy chickpeas and crumbled feta.

Dress It Up: Whisk dressing ingredients and drizzle over salad. Toss gently.

Serve Immediately for max crunch and flavor pop!

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cooking Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 1

Kcal: ~460 kcal