Green Goddess Salad Crispy Chickpeas (Print)

Crisp greens tossed in a creamy herb dressing, topped with crunchy air-fried chickpeas for vibrant flavors.

# Components:

→ 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 vegan yogurt for dairy-free option)
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

# Directions:

01 - Pat chickpeas dry with a clean towel. Toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Spread chickpeas in a single layer and air-fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
03 - Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine, shredded cabbage, diced cucumber, sliced scallions, parsley, basil, chives, and diced avocado.
05 - Pour the green goddess dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to thoroughly coat.
06 - Add the crispy chickpeas on top just before serving to maintain crunchiness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 35 minutes, and most of that is just waiting for the air fryer to work its magic.
  • The creamy green goddess dressing tastes like something a restaurant would charge you fifteen dollars a bowl for.
  • Those crispy chickpeas turn a side salad into a full meal that actually keeps you full.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free without tasting like you're being virtuous about it.
02 -
  • If you add the chickpeas to the salad more than a few minutes before eating, they'll absorb moisture and turn soft and sad instead of staying crispy.
  • Pat those chickpeas completely dry before air frying; any water clinging to them will steam them instead of crisping them, and that's the difference between something delicious and something disappointing.
  • Make the dressing while the chickpeas are cooking; cold dressing on warm lettuce creates a better texture than mixing everything together at the same temperature.
03 -
  • Make extra dressing and keep it in a jar in the fridge; it becomes your secret weapon for making any plate of vegetables taste like something you want to eat.
  • If you're serving this to guests, assemble everything except the chickpeas and dressing up to an hour ahead, then finish it right before people sit down so the crunch stays exactly where it should be.
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