Green Goddess Salad Crispy Chickpeas (Printable)

Crisp greens, fresh herbs, and crunchy air-fried chickpeas combine for a vibrant, satisfying salad experience.

# What You Need:

→ Crispy Chickpeas

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder
05 - ¼ tsp salt
06 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Salad

07 - 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
08 - 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
09 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
10 - ½ cup scallions, sliced
11 - ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
12 - ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
13 - ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
14 - 1 avocado, diced

→ Green Goddess Dressing

15 - ½ cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free vegan alternative)
16 - ¼ cup olive oil
17 - ¼ cup fresh parsley
18 - ¼ cup fresh basil
19 - 2 tbsp fresh chives
20 - 2 tbsp fresh tarragon
21 - 1 garlic clove
22 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
23 - 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
24 - ½ tsp salt
25 - ¼ tsp black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
02 - Pat chickpeas dry with a clean towel. Toss them with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Air-fry the chickpeas in a single layer for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy. Set aside to cool.
04 - Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, green cabbage, cucumber, scallions, parsley, basil, chives, and avocado.
06 - Pour the green goddess dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
07 - Top the salad with the crispy chickpeas just before serving to maintain crunch.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The dressing alone is worth keeping stocked in your fridge
  • Everything stays crisp and nothing gets soggy if you time it right
02 -
  • Damp chickpeas will steam instead of crisp and nothing fixes that
  • The dressing tastes better after it sits for 20 minutes so make it first
03 -
  • Double the chickpeas and keep some for snacking
  • Let the dressing meld in the fridge for at least 20 minutes
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