This vegan 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 my delectable creamy vegan ranch! Oh, and ready in just 20 minutes. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s the kind of healthy chickpea recipe that’s both quick and satisfying!

Bowl with salad in it with BBQ chickpeas inside drizzled with vegan tahini ranch.


As a Registered Dietitian who kind of specializes in absolutely amazing and healthy salad recipes, 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. Plus, the drizzle of my 5 minute dairy free ranch ties it allll together!

Cutting board with a bowl of chickpeas covered in BBQ sauce, with vegan ranch dressing, and chopped veggies on the side.
Such simple ingredients for a flavorful salad!

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 sharing so many canned bean and lentil recipes. They’re so quick and versatile!

White and blue bowl with chickpeas in BBQ sauce on top of veggies
The barbecue chickpeas add so much flavor!

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From pan to plate!

Pan with chickpeas covered in BBQ sauce with a spatula sautéing them.
Cook up your BBQ chickpeas!
Mason jar with tahini dressing inside with a spoon dripping salad dressing off it.
Whisk up the vegan ranch!
Bowl with salad in it with BBQ chickpeas inside drizzled with vegan tahini ranch.
Add it alllll together!
White and blue bowl on a cutting board with a white background and veggies, chickpeas with BBQ sauce, and tahini dressing on top.
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20-Minute Healthy Barbecue Chickpea Salad

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Author: Lauren McNeill, RD
This vegan 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 my delectable creamy vegan ranch! Oh, and ready in just 20 minutes. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s the kind of healthy chickpea recipe that’s both quick and satisfying!
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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

Equipment

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

Storing leftovers: Refrigerate the vegan ranch, BBQ chickpeas and salad ingredients in separate airtight containers for up to 5 days!
Serving: 0.25of the recipe, Calories: 295kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 840mg, Fiber: 6g
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