Crispy Chickpea Power Greens Salad

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This delicious power greens salad makes a satisfying and healthy lunch all on its own, or a perfect side to accompany your main dish at dinner.

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This delicious power greens salad makes a satisfying and healthy lunch all on its own, or a perfect side to accompany your main dish at dinner.

kale and power greens with roasted chickpeas and Parmesan

Looking for a satisfying, nutritious lunch or a perfect side dish for dinner? This salad fits the bill. Crispy roasted chickpeas add a nice crunch to a healthy base of mixed greens, while shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano add a rich, nutty flavor. Tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette, it stands beautifully on its own or pairs perfectly with pan-seared salmon, steak, or even a rotisserie chicken for a quick and delicious meal. It’s also a great companion to Italian soups like pasta fagioli or zuppa Toscana.

“I wasn’t expecting much when I made this salad. After all, there’s not a whole lot to it. But it is DELICIOUS and the roasted chickpeas are absolutely snack-worthy.”

Joannah

What You’ll Need To Make Crispy Chickpea Power Greens Salad

Ingredients for crispy chickpea and power greens salad
  • Chickpeas: Add a crispy, protein-packed element to the salad.
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Used to roast the chickpeas and to dress the salad, adding richness and flavor.
  • Salt And Pepper: Enhances the flavor of both the chickpeas and the salad.
  • Lemon Juice: Provides a bright, tangy freshness to the salad.
  • Garlic: Adds a subtle, savory depth to the salad dressing.
  • Dark Leafy Greens Mix: The nutrient-rich base of the salad. The mix can include any/all of the following: baby kale, arugula, chard, spinach, etc.
  • Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano: Adds a savory, umami-rich flavor to the salad.
  • Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements

Step-By-Step Instructions

Make the roasted chickpeas: Preheat the oven to 425°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place the chickpeas on the prepared baking sheet and toss with the olive oil, salt, and pepper.

chickpeas tossed with oil, salt, and pepper on foil-lined baking sheet

Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once, until the chickpeas are golden and crispy. Let cool.

roasted chickpeas on foil-lined baking sheet

In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.

lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper combined in white bowl

Add the greens and toss until evenly coated.

mixed greens tossed with salad dressing in white bowl

Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Arrange on plates and top with Parmigiano-Reggiano and crispy roasted chickpeas.

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Crispy Chickpea Power Greens Salad

This delicious power greens salad makes a satisfying and healthy lunch all on its own, or a perfect side to accompany your main dish at dinner.

Servings: 2 to 4
Total Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients

For the Roasted Chickpeas

  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Salad

  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, from one lemon
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 oz dark leafy greens mix (baby kale, arugula, chard, spinach, etc.)
  • ½ cup shaved Parmigiano-Regianno

Instructions

  1. Make the roasted chickpeas: Preheat the oven to 425°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place the chickpeas on the prepared baking sheet and toss with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once, until the chickpeas are golden and crispy. Let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the greens and toss until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary (I usually add a bit more salt). Arrange on plates and top with Parmigiano-Reggiano and crispy roasted chickpeas.

Nutrition Information

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  • Per serving (4 servings)
  • Calories: 342
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Sodium: 940mg
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.

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Comments

  • This is so quick to put together and the Flavor combination is awesome, love this salad !

  • Absolutely love this salad! I love it so much, I actually crave it if I haven’t made it for awhile. I’ve made it many times. Husband loves too! Great as a main dish or a side salad. Always a huge hit! The roasted chickpeas complete the salad!

  • I tried this kale salad out with my kids who HATE kale, but love caesar salad. This was a huge hit and I have made it four times over the summer. Thanks for helping the kids to eat raw kale!!

  • I made this salad to go with steak and baked potatoes and we loved it. Very different from a regular lettuce salad, simple to make dressing and the roasted chick peas were excellent together. I will definitely make this again.

  • This salad was outstanding! I used a combination pkg of baby kale and baby spinach (that’s what was available). Followed recipe to a tee and wouldn’t change a thing. Your recipes never disappoint!

  • This is one of our favorites and is simple as can be. I make it with toasted pine nuts instead of the roasted chick peas since that’s a bit quicker on a weeknight.

  • this salad is absolutely delicious. the chick peas are now a requested after school snack. the dressing is clean and flavorful. i made ellie kreiger’s cumin chicken and thinly sliced it as a topper for this as an entree.

  • I simply love this recipe. Sometimes I just roast the chickpeas and toss with the dressing as a snack. We are now planting cool weather greens in my NC mountain garden. I am going to try growing Dinosaur Kale because it looks pretty but I want to grow greens that are easy to cook with (I don’t have alot of time with work and a teenager). I am not a fan of the tough curly leaf kale. Can you recommend kale or other greens seeds? I am also plantig heirloom creasy greens and Florida broad leaf mustard greens.

  • I do love Kale; I already loved Kale – but these Chickpeas are so incredible that they are great in other non-slad contexts; like with a Martini.

  • Loved this salad! I made extra chickpeas because they made a great snack on their own. Yum! Simple, easy and delish!

    • — Linda Mildwurf
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