Crispy Chickpea Salad with Basil

Total time

35 dk

Servings

4

Calories (est.)

~280 kcal

Difficulty

kolay

crispy chickpea salad · basil salad recipe · healthy salads

35 dk · 4 servings · 280 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 cups boiled chickpeas
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 bunch fresh basil (leaves picked)
• 1 cucumber (diced)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for dressing)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 clove garlic (minced)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Pat boiled chickpeas dry with a paper towel; toss with olive oil, paprika, cumin, and salt, then spread on the tray.
3. Roast for about 20 minutes until crunchy, then let them cool.
4. In a large bowl, combine diced red pepper, cucumber, and fresh basil leaves.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
6. Add the cooled crispy chickpeas to the salad bowl, drizzle with dressing, toss gently, and serve.

Make sure to thoroughly dry the moisture on the chickpea skins before roasting to ensure maximum crispiness.

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