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Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad

Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad: A Flavorful Vegan Delight

Delight in this vibrant Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad, a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Arugula or substitute with spinach or mixed greens
  • 1 large Sweet Potato peeled and diced, can substitute with butternut squash
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and dried
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Tahini creamy base
  • ½ tablespoon Olive Oil for roasting and dressing
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder optional
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika or substitute with regular paprika
Add-ons
  • ¼ cup Sunflower Seeds or substitute with pumpkin seeds or walnuts
  • ¼ cup Dried Cranberries or substitute with raisins or chopped dates

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (215°C).
  2. Rinse and drain one can of chickpeas thoroughly, then pat dry.
  3. Peel and dice a sweet potato into ½-inch cubes and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  6. Allow roasted ingredients to cool slightly, then combine in a mixing bowl with arugula, sunflower seeds, and cranberries.
  7. Drizzle tahini dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure to dry chickpeas thoroughly for maximum crispiness. Store roasted ingredients separately from greens and dressing for optimal freshness.

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