Roasted Chickpea and Pumpkin Salad
Ingredients
- • 400 g canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- • 600 g pumpkin, peeled and cubed
- • 45 ml olive oil
- • 5 ml ground cumin
- • 5 ml smoked paprika
- • 150 g mixed salad greens
- • 60 g red onion, thinly sliced
- • 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
- • 30 g pumpkin seeds
- • 30 ml lemon juice
- • 15 ml honey
- • 1 sprinkle salt to taste
- • 1 sprinkle black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Pat the chickpeas completely dry with paper towels - this is crucial for achieving crispy chickpeas.
- 3
In a large bowl, toss the pumpkin cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, half the cumin, half the paprika, and season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Spread pumpkin on one side of the baking sheet. In the same bowl, toss chickpeas with remaining cumin, paprika, and a pinch of salt.
- 5
Add chickpeas to the other side of the baking sheet, keeping them separate from the pumpkin.
- 6
Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring both pumpkin and chickpeas halfway through, until pumpkin is tender and chickpeas are crispy.
- 7
While vegetables are roasting, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and honey to make the dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
- 8
Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. The chickpeas will continue to crisp as they cool.
- 9
Arrange salad greens on a serving platter, top with roasted pumpkin and chickpeas.
- 10
Scatter red onion slices, crumbled feta, and pumpkin seeds over the salad.
- 11
Drizzle with the honey-lemon dressing just before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition data is approximate and derived from OpenFoodFacts.org. Values may vary based on ingredients, brands, and preparation methods. Not intended as dietary or medical advice.
Chef's Note
"This vibrant salad combines warm, spiced roasted chickpeas and pumpkin with crisp greens and tangy feta for a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It's my go-to autumn dish that works beautifully as a light lunch or impressive side dish."
