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Crispy Chili-Lime Chickpea Salad
Spicy, creamy, and crunchy—this satisfying chickpea salad hits all the notes! Crispy baked chickpeas are the star, tossed with chili powder for lots of flavor.
Original recipe: delish.com
- Yield:
- 4 servings
- Prep:
- 40 min
- Cook:
- 0 sec
- Total:
- 1 hr
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Ingredients
- 2 (15-oz.) cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed, patted dry
- 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 limes, juiced, divided
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 1/2 oz. fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 8 oz. cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder (optional)
- 2 medium jalapeños, seeds and ribs removed, coarsely chopped, divided
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves picked, divided, tender stems coarsely chopped
- 1 medium avocado, halved, thinly sliced, divided
- 1/4 c. crumbled feta (optional)
- 1/4 c. thinly sliced chives
Instructions
- Place a rack in center of oven; preheat to 425°. On a large baking sheet, toss chickpeas, 2 tablespoons oil, juice of 1/2 lime, and 1 teaspoon salt. Spread in an even layer.
- Roast chickpeas, stirring halfway through, until crispy, about 30 minutes. Add chili powder, toss to coat, and continue to roast until color slightly deepens, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
- On same baking sheet, toss corn with 1 tablespoon oil. Roast until just starting to take on color, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss onion, tomatoes, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Let sit until ready to use.
- In a blender, blend yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder (if using), half of jalapeño, cilantro stems, half of cilantro leaves, one-quarter of avocado, 2 tablespoons oil, juice of 1 lime, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- On a platter, combine tomato mixture, corn, remaining jalapeño, and half of remaining cilantro leaves; season with salt, if needed. Spread in an even layer. Top with chickpeas, remaining avocado, and a drizzle of dressing. Sprinkle with feta (if using), chives, and remaining cilantro leaves.