I have come to absolutely love the Dense Bean Salads, but dare I say I might have found something even better! This Crispy Air-Fried Chickpea Salad not only stays great in your fridge for about a week, but is so delicious you might end up having it for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Pair it with some sort of a carb such as quinoa or couscous, and this is to die for.
And honestly, it does not even take that long to prepare. Just a bunch of diced up veggies with the air-fried chickpeas and that’s it. Perhaps the longest time was spent on air-frying them, but really you just put them into the air-fryer and go about your day so it’s not a hassle at all.
Crispy Air-Fried Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
For the Air-Fried Chickpeas:
- 2 Cans Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
- 2 Tbsp Lemon & Pepper Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
For the Salad
- 1 Cup Tomato Chopped
- 130 g Feta Cheese Crumbled
- ½ Cup Cucumbers Diced
- ½ Cup Onions Diced
- ½ Cup Bell Pepper Diced
For the Dressing
- 3 Tbsp Greek Yoghurt Heaping
- 1 Lemon Juiced
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
- Fresh Dill Chopped
- Black Pepper To Taste
- Garlic Granules To Taste
Instructions
Preparing The Salad
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat them dry with a paper towel. The drier they are, the crispier they'll get. Toss with olive oil and lemon pepper seasoning until evenly coated. Air fry at 180°C for 15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Chop the tomato and dice the cucumber, onion, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Crumble the feta. Add everything to a large mixing bowl.
Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, combine the Greek yoghurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a generous handful of chopped fresh dill. Season with cracked black pepper and garlic granules to taste. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Assemble
- Add the air-fried chickpeas to the salad bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss everything together until well coated.
- Serve immediately to keep the chickpeas crispy, or refrigerate and serve cold, the flavours develop beautifully overnight.
Video
@nothussainali The perfect low calorie log GI salad! Pair it with some meat and you have an incredible bright and zesty crispy chickpea salad! Best part? It holds up well int he fridge for 2-3 days so you can just make a big batch and forget about it! The fibre from the chickpeas, peppers, cucumber, tomato and onion together also gives you a solid fibre hit! For a 1 cup serving: ✨Calories: ~350 kcal ✨Protein: ~16g ✨Carbs: ~37g ✨Fats: ~16g #fyp #tiktokmaldives #healthyfood #easyrecipe #chickpeasalad
♬ Vlog – wouldliker
Notes
Macros Per 1 Cup Serving:
- Calories: ~270 kcal
- Protein: ~10g
- Carbs: ~23g
- Fats: ~15g
