Crunchy Chickpea Salad

A refreshing crunch-packed salad featuring air-fried or oven-roasted chickpeas, crisp lettuce, pasta, and a high-protein dressing.

By @marialebricenos

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups chickpeas drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoons sweet paprika or pimentón dulce
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups pasta uncooked
• 0 water for boiling
• 1 teaspoons salt for boiling water
• 60 grams Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cups lime juice juice of 2 limes
• 1 tablespoons mustard
• 3 cups lettuce chopped
• 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese shredded

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
2. In a bowl, mix chickpeas with olive oil, sweet paprika, and salt.
3. Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for approximately 20 minutes or until crispy.
4. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain and let it cool.
5. In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, and mustard to make the dressing.
6. Chop lettuce and mix with cooked pasta and roasted chickpeas in a large salad bowl.
7. Add shredded Parmesan cheese and the prepared dressing to the salad and toss to combine.