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Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad

Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad: A Wholesome Delight

This Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad is a nutritious and vibrant dish, perfect for meal prep and packed with flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 can Chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups Mixed Greens or substitute with arugula, spinach, or kale
  • 1 medium Onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese optional
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries optional
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and cube fresh sweet potatoes into about 1-inch pieces. Rinse and drain a can of chickpeas, then pat them dry. Spread sweet potatoes on one side of a baking sheet and chickpeas on the other. Drizzle half of the olive oil and lemon dressing over both and toss to coat.
  2. Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Sweet potatoes should be tender and slightly caramelized, while chickpeas should be crispy. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Move chickpeas closer to sweet potatoes and add sliced onion between. Mix everything together and roast for an additional 10-12 minutes until onions are tender.
  4. Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes at room temperature. Prepare mixed greens in a large bowl.
  5. Layer cooled sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and roasted onions over mixed greens. Sprinkle chopped parsley and cilantro on top.
  6. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine without breaking the sweet potatoes. Optionally, add dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds for a sweet finish and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This salad is customizable and can be made vegan by omitting feta cheese. Store leftover dressing separately to keep salad fresh.

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