This barbecue chickpea salad is everything you want in a weeknight dinner: a crunchy mix of fresh veggies, my pan-cooked 10-Minute BBQ Chickpeas, and a drizzle of Creamy Vegan Ranch, ready in just 20 minutes. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s the kind of healthy chickpea recipe that’s both quick and satisfying!
If there’s one thing I don’t stand for, it’s a sucky salad. And let me tell you, this barbecue chickpea salad is the furthest thing from sucky.
Think smoky, saucy, and packed with flavor. The chickpeas are perfectly pan-cooked for a little crisp, and every bite hits that sweet-and-savory spot that makes you actually look forward to lunch.
Delicious and Actually Filling
As a Registered Dietitian who kind of specializes in absolutely amazing and healthy salad recipes, if I’m going to go through the effort of making a salad, it better be satisfying.
And I can almost guarantee you that this salad won’t leave you feeling peckish again 30 minutes later.
It’s packed with plant-based protein and fiber from the Easy BBQ Chickpeas, plus healthy fats from the 5-Minute Vegan Tahini Ranch Dressing!
And Did I Mention It’s Easy?
Like, comes together in less than 20 minutes, easy, meaning it’s the perfect easy dinner or meal prep recipe!
That’s why I love using canned beans and lentils in my recipes so much, they’re so quick and versatile! Seriously, I’ve tested this recipe so many times and have relied on it to make my weeknight meal dreams come true!
I’ve also tested out this quick chickpea bowl as a wrap and it’s equally as delicious! Just add all of the ingredients to your favorite wrap, drizzle a little extra tahini ranch and thank me later!
From Pan to Plate
The Easiest 20-Minute Healthy Barbecue Chickpea Salad
Equipment
- 1 medium pot
Ingredients
- 1 batch BBQ Chickpeas
- 1 batch Creamy Vegan Ranch Dressing
- 1 head of romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 carrot grated
- 1/4 red onion diced
- 1 green onion sliced
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, cilantro works too!
- 1/2 large cucumber diced
Instructions
- Start by preparing the 10-Minute BBQ Chickpeas.
- While those are cooking, make your Vegan Ranch Dressing.
- Chop your vegetables. Once all components are made, add the veggies to a large bowl, top with the barbecue chickpeas, and drizzle the salad dressing on top to your hearts content. Combine and enjoy!
Notes
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Can I use Ranch dressing powder on the chickpeas for seasoning?
Hi Vivian, I haven’t tried this myself but I’m sure it would be delicious! Let me know how it turns out.