Description
Enjoy a crispy and refreshing salad with roasted chickpeas and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounce) chickpeas
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (generously sprinkled)
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- to taste sea salt
- optional red pepper flakes
- 1 large romaine lettuce head (chopped)
- as desired parmesan shavings
Instructions
- Chickpeas: Rinse chickpeas and pat completely dry. Toss chickpeas with olive oil and a liberal amount of salt, along with white pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. For the oven, preheat to 425°F, and spread prepared chickpeas evenly on a sheet pan; roast for 25-30 minutes until crispy. Or, spread them in an even layer on the crisper rack of the air fryer. Air fry at 400°F for about 5 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Add salt to taste.
- Romaine: Place the head on a cutting board and slice it in half lengthwise with a sharp knife, from tip to root. On each half, cut out the triangular base (the core) in a ‘V’ shape. Place the cut side down and slice each half lengthwise into 1-inch-or 1 strips. Turn the strips and chop them crosswise into your desired bite-sized pieces (about 1/2 to 1 inch). Place the chopped lettuce in a bowl of cold water to rinse off dirt, then use a salad spinner or a clean towel to dry thoroughly for maximum crispness.
- Toss together romaine lettuce, as much dressing as desired (you will likely have extra dressing left over), and top with crispy chickpeas and parmesan shavings.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider garnishing with fresh herbs like parsley or chives.
- Make sure the chickpeas are thoroughly dry before roasting for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting, Whisking, Chopping
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg