Chickpea Bacon and Butter Bean Salad

Transform your salad game with this vibrant and protein-packed Chickpea Bacon and Butter Bean Salad! This recipe stands out with its smoky, crispy roasted chickpeas—seasoned with smoked paprika, maple syrup, and soy sauce to mimic the satisfying flavors of bacon. Paired with creamy butter beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a zesty tahini-lemon dressing, this salad offers a perfect balance of textures and Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a delightful option for a quick lunch, meatless dinner, or make-ahead meal prep. Bursting with plant-based protein, fiber, and fresh ingredients, this salad is as nourishing as it is delicious. Serve as-is or alongside crusty bread for a wholesome experience everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) Canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 can (15 oz) Canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 0.5 small Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Tahini
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, toss the drained chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, soy sauce, maple syrup, and garlic powder until evenly coated.

Step 3

Spread the chickpeas out on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until crispy and golden brown. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the butter beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh parsley.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, water, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if necessary.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Top the salad with the crispy roasted chickpeas just before serving to maintain their crunch. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1567.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1680.5

Total Fat 60.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3552.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 222.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.9g	0%
Total Sugars 41.9g
Protein 76.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2884.7mg	0%
Iron 10741.0mg	0%
Potassium 4337.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.3%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 51.1%