Crispy Chickpea Arugula Salad

When you are looking for something light and delicious, this Crispy Chickpea Arugula Salad is a must make! You get fresh greens, crispy chickpeas (instead of croutons), and the BEST vegan honey dijon mustard dressing. This is great for meal prepped lunches!

here’s what you need

ingredients

• chickpeas
• oil 
• smoked paprika
• chili powder
• salt & pepper
• vegan honey mustard dressing
• arugula
• vegan feta – I used Follow Your Heart
• pickled onions
• parsley

equipment

Grab your favorite salad bowl and a baking sheet!

steps

step 1: chickpeas

The crispy chickpeas in this salad are what make it so delicious. They are seasoned to perfection and baked until crispy. Think croutons, but with some plant protein.

Add the chickpeas, oil & dry seasonings to the baking sheet and toss to coat. Place in the oven for 10 minutes, toss and place back in the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until crispy. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

step 2: dressing & assemble

My vegan honey mustard dressing is one of my favorite dressing recipes. We are swapping honey for agave. And you end up with a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy dressing.

Once the dressing is done, it is time to assemble. To assemble, add the arugula and 1/2 the dressing to a large mixing bowl. Toss until coated. Top with the chickpeas, feta, pickled onions & parsley.

step 3: serve or save

I like to serve this salad right away. Grab the rest of the dressing and drizzle it over everyone’s plates.

You can amp this up with some extra vegan protein – think vegan chicken or even some charred tofu.

If you want to make this for meal prep, leave it undressed and add the dressing right before eating.

tips & tricks

You could sub the vegan feta for avocado.

This is best served right away – if making ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until right before serving.