Crispy Chickpea Garden Salad with Citrus-Herb Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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A vibrant salad featuring golden chickpeas, fresh greens, and a zesty dressing for a satisfying meal. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups mixed greens
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup red onion
15 oz chickpeas
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh dill
1 tbsp fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2: Toss 15 oz drained chickpeas with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet.
Step 3: Bake for 20 minutes, stirring once at 10 minutes, until golden and crispy.
Step 4: Whisk 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp fresh dill, and 1 tbsp fresh parsley in a small bowl.
Step 5: Combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion in a large bowl.
Step 6: Drizzle dressing over greens and toss until evenly coated.
Step 7: Top with crispy chickpeas before serving.