Honey-Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

A wholesome Mediterranean-inspired salad with sweet roasted carrots, hearty chickpeas, and a creamy tahini lemon dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs carrots, olive oil, canned chickpeas 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 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 4 medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sticks carrots
• 3 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp water
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. On a baking sheet, toss 4 medium peeled carrots cut into 1/2-inch sticks with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss 1 15-oz can drained chickpeas with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, and a pinch of salt. Spread chickpeas on a separate baking sheet and roast in the oven alongside carrots for 15 minutes until slightly crispy.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp water, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tbsp honey until smooth and creamy.
4. Step 4: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, roasted carrots, and roasted chickpeas. Drizzle the tahini dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving as a vibrant, nutritious meal.