BBQ Chickpea and Potato Salad

For the chickpeas and potatoes:

• 15- ounce can chickpeas drained or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, or use white beans or other beans instead
• 1 1/2 cups of peeled and cubed Yukon gold potatoes or other potatoes
• 1/2 cup sliced red onion or more

For the seasoning:

• 2 teaspoons oil
• 2 teaspoons BBQ seasoning or use Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the rest of the salad:

• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup or more chopped bell peppers or cucumbers
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups of torn lettuce

For the dressing:

• 2 1/2 tablespoons BBQ sauce of choice
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon or more salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

For topping the salad:

• 1/2 cup crackers or croutons or use seeds, such as hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds