Is there anything better than a fresh, homemade salad? We don’t think so. Today, we will share a super quick and delicious recipe for the Quick Pan Salad with Crispy Chickpeas. Gather round, salad enthusiasts and chickpea lovers, because we have a delightful recipe to make you fall in love with it.
Let’s Gather Up All Of Our Ingredients
Here are some ingredients that you need to have on hand before we get started on this recipe:
- A can of chickpeas
- Your choice of fresh salad greens (we recommend a mix of arugula and spinach)
- Chopped tomatoes
- Chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Step 1: Gather All The Ingredients
For this delightful dish, start by having a can of chickpeas, your favorite salad vegetables, olive oil, and spices like garlic powder, chilli flakes, and salt. Remember your dressing! You could make it homemade or go for a store-bought one – whatever tickles your taste buds!
Step 2: Get Your Chickpeas Prepped
Now simply drain and rinse your chickpeas, then pat them dry. Preheat your pan over medium heat, drizzle in olive oil, and add chickpeas. Sprinkle on your spices and stir until your chickpeas get that gorgeous golden-brown color. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
Step 3: Let’s Chop Up Those Veggies
While your chickpeas are getting nice and crispy, start preparing your veggies. Chop them up into bite-sized pieces – we want everything to be even and easy to eat.
Step 4: Time To Mix It Up
Once your chickpeas are ready, mix them with your chopped veggies in a large salad bowl. Drizzle on your dressing and give it a good toss. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 5: Serve It Up And Enjoy
That’s it, folks! Your Quick Pan Salad with Crispy Chickpeas is ready to enjoy. Then, add a slice of crusty bread on the side and eat healthy!
This delicious salad will not only satisfy your taste buds but will also nurture your body. It’s perfect for those busy weekday dinners or when you need a fast and filling lunch.
Per serving, based on 3 servings. (% daily value)
Calories……………………………………………….375
Fat……………………………………..……….18.2 g (27.7%)
Saturated Fat…………………………………..2.5 g (12.5%)
Carbohydrates……………………………….. 43.6 g (14.5%)
Fiber……………………………………………. 7.9 g (30.6%)
Sugars……………………………………………………5.4 g
Protein………………………………………… 12.4 g (24.8%)
Sodium………………………………………… 480 mg (20% DV)
Alright, let’s wrap it up so you won’t forget
All those flavors and the goodness of fresh vegetables make this healthy pan-tossed chickpea salad a savory meal. It’s not just a salad; it’s a joyride for your taste buds. So wear your chef’s hat, and let’s get cooking. Remember, the journey of a thousand flavors begins with a single bite, and this quick pan salad with crispy chickpeas is your first step.
A Quick and Healthy Pan Salad with Crispy Chickpeas
Ingredients
Let's Gather Up All Of Our Ingredients
- A can of chickpeas
- Your choice of fresh salad greens (we recommend a mix of arugula and spinach)
- Chopped tomatoes
- Chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Gather All The IngredientsFor this delightful dish, start by having a can of chickpeas, your favorite salad vegetables, olive oil, and spices like garlic powder, chilli flakes, and salt. Remember your dressing! You could make it homemade or go for a store-bought one – whatever tickles your taste buds!
- Get Your Chickpeas PreppedNow simply drain and rinse your chickpeas, then pat them dry. Preheat your pan over medium heat, drizzle in olive oil, and add chickpeas. Sprinkle on your spices and stir until your chickpeas get that gorgeous golden-brown color. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
- Let's Chop Up Those VeggiesWhile your chickpeas are getting nice and crispy, start preparing your veggies. Chop them up into bite-sized pieces – we want everything to be even and easy to eat.
- Time To Mix It Up Once your chickpeas are ready, mix them with your chopped veggies in a large salad bowl. Drizzle on your dressing and give it a good toss. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve It Up And EnjoyThat's it, folks! Your Quick Pan Salad with Crispy Chickpeas is ready to enjoy. Then, add a slice of crusty bread on the side and eat healthy! This delicious salad will not only satisfy your taste buds but will also nurture your body. It's perfect for those busy weekday dinners or when you need a fast and filling lunch.