Roasted Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad
A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes, hearty chickpeas, and fresh greens, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups fresh greens (spinach, arugula, or mixed greens)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss diced sweet potatoes and chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
- Mix together the fresh greens, roasted sweet potato and chickpea mixture, crumbled feta, and sliced red onion in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with lemon juice, toss gently, and serve.
Notes
For added crunch, consider sprinkling some toasted nuts or seeds on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg