Low-Heat Roasted Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A warm salad of slow-roasted chickpeas with Mediterranean spices, served over fresh greens with a lemon vinaigrette. This Mediterranean low-carb recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, extra virgin olive oil, and smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. On a baking sheet, toss 2 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread chickpeas out in a single layer and roast for 40 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until chickpeas are golden and slightly crispy but not hard.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1 medium diced cucumber.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley until emulsified.
5. Step 5: Add the roasted chickpeas to the salad mixture, drizzle with the lemon vinaigrette, and toss gently to combine before serving.