Experience the delightful combination of health and taste with our Roasted Chickpeas Salad. This vibrant and nutritious dish brings together the goodness of roasted chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and a medley of fresh vegetables. Bursting with colours and flavours, this salad promises a satisfying and nourishing experience.
Nutrition-Packed Ingredients
Unlock the nutritional wonders of this delicious dish, where each ingredient is a powerhouse of goodness. From the protein-rich quinoa to the nutrient-dense chickpeas, this salad is a perfect harmony of health and taste.
Explore the nutritious power of sweet potatoes, rich in vitamins and fibre. Paired with cherry tomatoes, red capsicum, and kale, this salad offers a plethora of essential nutrients.
Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly
Celebrate the plant-based goodness of this salad, perfect for vegans and vegetarians seeking a wholesome and delicious meal.
Customise with Chicken
For those desiring a heartier option, easily add grilled chicken to elevate this salad into a fulfilling and well-rounded dish.
A Zesty Zing
Tossed in a zesty dressing of balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, honey, and lemon juice, each bite bursts with freshness.
Savour the wholesome charm of the Roasted Chickpeas Salad—a symphony of textures and flavours that celebrate the essence of a delicious, health-conscious meal. Embrace this colourful and nutrient-packed culinary delight!
For a well-deserved treat, pair this dish with our delightful White Chocolate dessert!
Roasted Chickpeas Salad
Description
Savour the goodness of our Nutritious Roasted Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad! Bursting with essential nutrients, this salad offers a delightful blend of flavours—smoky notes from the roasted veggies and a refreshing touch from the fresh ingredients.
Roasted chickpeas and sweet potatoes add a satisfying crunch, making it a wholesome and flavourful meal. Enjoy the nourishing benefits of the vibrant cherry tomatoes, red capsicum, and kale, all perfectly balanced with the zesty dressing.
Treat yourself to a mouthwatering experience that's both delicious and nutritious!
Ingredients
Dressing
Instructions
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Wash and rinse quinoa, then cook it according to the package instructions. Set it aside to cool down.
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In two small separate bowls, mix the chickpeas with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of paprika, and do the same for the sweet potatoes until they are well coated.
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Roast the sweet potatoes
Preheat the oven to 170°C (338°F) and line a large baking tray with a baking sheet.
Add the sweet potatoes to the prepared baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes until they are tender and slightly crispy.
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Roast the chickpeas and capsicum
After the initial baking time, add the chickpeas and the red capsicum (bell pepper) to the tray with the sweet potatoes.
Bake for another 10 minutes to allow the chickpeas and capsicum to roast and develop flavours.
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In the meantime, Chop the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the fresh mint and cilantro.
Wash and chop the kale into bite-sized pieces.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes, red onion, red capsicum, kale, roasted chickpeas, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, fresh mint, and cilantro.
Preparing the Dressing
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In a separate small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, honey, and lemon juice.
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Add salt and pepper to taste, to the dressing mixture.
Final Step:
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Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large mixing bowl. Toss everything together until the vegetables and chickpeas are evenly coated with the dressing.
Now, your salad has delicious roasted chickpeas along with seasoned sweet potato and vegetables. Enjoy your flavourful and colourful sweet potato salad!