A tasty and filling vegetarian taco salad with fresh vegetables, crunchy roasted chickpeas, and a spicy chipotle ranch dressing. Ideal for a quick and wholesome dinner!
Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 teaspoon ground cumin. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen. 1 avocado, diced. 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Tortilla chips for serving. 1/2 cup Greek yogurt. 2 tablespoons mayonnaise. 1 tablespoon lime juice. 1 teaspoon chipotle powder. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400F 200C. In a bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well coated. Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until golden and crispy. In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and shredded cheddar cheese. Top the salad with the roasted chickpeas. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the chipotle ranch dressing. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve the taco salad in individual bowls, garnished with tortilla chips on top. Enjoy your delicious Roasted Chickpea Vegetarian Taco Salad with Chipotle Ranch Dressing!