A protein-packed salad with chicken, spiced chickpeas, and farro, drizzled with a light and flavorful Coconut Milk Ranch Dressing.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Servings: 4
Author: Adapted from Hy-Vee Seasons Vegan Garbanzo Bean Salad
Equipment
Air Fryer optional (if air frying chickpeas)
Parchment paper (if oven baking chickpeas)
Ingredients
Spiced Chickpeas
1canChickpeas (Garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained15.5 oz
1 1/2tbsp.olive oil
2tsp.garlic powder
2tsp.paprika
2tsp.chili powder
1tsp.cumin
1/2tsp.Kosher salt
Coconut Milk Ranch Dressing
1/3cuplight coconut milk
1tbsp.mayo
1tbsp.seasoned rice vinegar
1tbsp.finely chopped cilantro
1/4tsp.kosher salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
crushed red pepper and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Salad
2cupsshredded cooked chicken
4cupsmixed greens
1cupcooked farro
1red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1large or 2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced
Instructions
Spiced Chickpeas
Spread rinsed, drained chickpeas on paper towels to air dry for 30 minutes. Then use fresh paper towels to pat off any remaining moisture. Getting them as dry as possible helps them crisp when fried or baked.
Toss chickpeas in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, cumin, and salt. If Baking: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bake on parchment-lined baking sheet for 25-30 minutes. or until brown and crispy.If Air Frying: Preheat air fry to 400 degrees. Air fry in small batches for 8 to 10 minutes or until brown and crispy.
Coconut Milk Ranch Dressing
Whisk together all ingredients for Coconut Milk Ranch except red and back pepper. Pour dressing into a small serving bowl and sprinkle with red and black pepper.
Salad
Arrange rows of mixed greens, shredded chicken, farro, cucumbers, red peppers, and chickpeas on a serving platter or individual plates. Drizzle with Coconut Milk Ranch Dressing.
Notes
My baked chickpeas resulted in a range of crispiness. Some were fully crisp and some were partially crisp. But the flavor was delicious regardless.