Description
This Roasted Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad is a hearty and flavorful plant-based dish featuring spiced roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas, tossed with fresh greens and a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for meal prep, lunches, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 5 oz mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsp warm water (to thin dressing)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for dressing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes and chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25–30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and tender.
- While vegetables roast, prepare the dressing by whisking together tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, and warm water until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl or on a serving platter, layer the mixed greens, roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, red onion, and herbs.
- Drizzle with the tahini dressing just before serving. Toss gently to combine.
Notes
- Customize with other greens or roasted veggies if desired.
- Dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- To make it a meal, serve with quinoa, rice, or add avocado.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle with toasted seeds or nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
