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Crispy Air-Fried Chickpea Salad

Crispy air-fried chickpeas, fresh Mediterranean vegetables, and crumbled feta tossed in a creamy garlic and dill yoghurt dressing. Easy, flavourful, and meal-prep approved.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Yield: 6 Cups

Materials

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.
    • Scoop out the insides of your cucumbers to avoid everything getting soggy. This keeps your salads super crunchy!

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