A bowl of a vibrant refreshing salad with golden chickpeas and baby spinach leaves lightly coated in zesty dressing and seasoned with black pepper, made following The Recipe Cloud database.

Chickpea Salad

A light and nutritious salad tossed in a zesty dressing—perfect as a fresh side or a satisfying light meal.

May 6, 2026
5 min Cooking time

Nutrition per 100g

154.9 kcal
5.0g protein
14.4g carbs
2.5g sugars
8.6g fat
0.9g sat. fat
0.5g salt

Ingredients

2 servings g (g/serving)
  • 140g Spinach
  • 250g Chickpeas
  • For the dressing
  • 30ml Avocado oil
  • 15ml Lemon juice
  • 0.30g Black pepper
  • 0.50g Salt

Method

  1. Rinse the baby spinach leaves thoroughly under cold water, pat them dry, and place in a large mixing bowl.

  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, avocado oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Add the drained chickpeas to the dressing and toss to coat them well.

  3. Pour the chickpea mixture over the spinach and gently toss to combine. Best enjoyed right away.

Storage

At room temperature: once combined, best served within 30 minutes.

In the refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day, though the greens soften once dressed.

In the Freezer: Isn't recommended.

For best freshness, assemble right before serving.

Notes

Extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, or any rich and flavorful oil can be used instead of avocado oil to highlight the fresh spinach and chickpeas.

Dressing the heavier ingredients first minimizes tossing, which helps keep the delicate spinach crisp.

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