Power Query Vegetable and Chickpea Salad with Citrus Dressing

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

A fresh and vibrant salad featuring roasted vegetables and chickpeas tossed in a bright citrus dressing, perfect for a healthy meal. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 30 minutes blends medium red bell pepper, diced, large carrot, diced, small red onion, thinly sliced into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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

• 1.5 cups chickpeas, cooked or canned, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium zucchini, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 1 diced zucchini, 1 diced red bell pepper, and 1 diced large carrot with 1.5 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1.5 cups drained chickpeas and 1 small thinly sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Add the roasted vegetables to the chickpeas and onion.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1.5 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp orange juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt until emulsified.
5. Step 5: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley on top before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.