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BBQ Chickpea Salad with Avocado Ranch

A fresh & colorful vegan BBQ "chicken" salad! Tossed with a creamy avocado ranch dressing, and topped with warm, saucy BBQ chickpeas.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 large salads
Calories: 410 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

For the BBQ chickpeas:
  • 15 oz. can chickpeas
  • 2/3 cup BBQ sauce
For the salad:
  • 1 large head romaine (about 5-6 cups chopped)
  • 1 cup sweet corn, cooked
  • 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2-3 green onions
  • 1 cup Avocado Ranch Dressing

Instructions

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  1. Make the dressing: Or you can prepare this in advance and store in the fridge until ready.
  2. Make the BBQ chickpeas: Rinse and drain chickpeas. In a skillet over medium-low heat, add chickpeas and BBQ sauce. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Feel free to add a splash of vegetable broth or water to slightly thin the sauce if desired.)
  3. Prepare salad: Meanwhile, chop the romaine, tomatoes, and green onion. Place in a bowl. Add corn and carrots. Toss to combine.
  4. Assemble: When ready to assemble, toss salad with desired amount of dressing, then top with warm BBQ chickpeas.

Notes

  • Storing: This keeps best if the dressing, BBQ chickpeas, and salad are stored separately.
  • Ranch variation: For a more classic-style recipe, try this Vegan Ranch Dressing made with cashews or tofu.
  • Serving: This makes about 3 large dinner salads, or 6-8 smaller side servings.
  • Fresh herbs: For even more flavor, add fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, dill, chives, etc.
  • Recipe originally published February 2015. Updated November 2023.

Nutrition Information

Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Potassium 1117mg (32%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 9426IU (189%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 182mg (18%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3large salads

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410

% Daily Value*

Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Potassium 1117mg 24%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 9426IU 189%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 182mg 18%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.