Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad

Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad

A hearty roasted sweet potato and chickpea salad with spinach, red onion, herbs, and a lemon-tahini dressing.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 220°C.

    Cookware: oven

  2. Step 2

    Toss the sweet potato and chickpeas with 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, the cumin, paprika, ⅝ tsp (3 gr) salt, and black pepper.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 480.0 gr Chickpea, 2.0 gr Ground Cumin, 30.0 ml Olive Oil, 2.0 gr Paprika, 3.0 gr Salt, 700.0 gr Sweet Potato

    Cookware: large bowl

  3. Step 3

    Spread the seasoned mixture on the baking sheet in one layer. Roast until the sweet potato is tender and browned, turning the mixture halfway through.

    Timer: 30 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven

  4. Step 4

    Whisk the lemon juice, tahini, maple syrup, remaining olive oil, and remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt until smooth.

    Ingredients used: 45.0 ml Lemon Juice, 15.0 ml Maple Syrup, 30.0 ml Olive Oil, 2.0 gr Salt, 30.0 ml Tahini

    Cookware: small bowl, whisk

  5. Step 5

    Let the roasted sweet potato and chickpeas cool for 5 minutes.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet

  6. Step 6

    Combine the spinach, red onion, parsley, and roasted mixture in the large bowl. Add the dressing, toss gently, and serve.

    Ingredients used: 20.0 gr Parsley, 100.0 gr Red Onion, 120.0 gr Spinach

    Cookware: large bowl

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Serve promptly or refrigerate within 2 hours. Keep leftovers covered and refrigerated, and consume within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • Hot oven and baking sheet
  • Cooked vegetables and dressed greens held at room temperature