Description
A vibrant, texturally insane weeknight dinner featuring shatteringly crisp roasted chickpeas tossed with cool cucumber, red onion, and a creamy tahini-lemon dressing. Ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15oz each) chickpeas
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large English cucumbers
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2–4 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse chickpeas thoroughly in a colander and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss dried chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.
- Spread chickpeas in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly.
- While chickpeas roast, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Slowly drizzle in water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking until the dressing is smooth and pourable.
- Halve cucumbers lengthwise, scoop out seeds, and slice into half-moons. Thinly slice red onion and chop parsley.
- In a large serving bowl, combine cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Toss with half the dressing.
- Top with crispy roasted chickpeas and drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure chickpeas are bone dry before roasting to achieve crispiness. Scoop out cucumber seeds to prevent a watery salad. Store chickpeas and salad base separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 10
Keywords: chickpea salad, roasted chickpeas, cucumber salad, tahini dressing, vegan dinner, gluten-free, healthy weeknight dinner, meal prep