High Protein Salad: Warm Roasted Chickpea Salad with Tangy Mint Peanut Dressing | Healthy Recipe

Name: High Protein Salad: Warm Roasted Chickpea Salad with Tangy Mint Peanut Dressing | Healthy Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1.5 cups soaked chickpeas (or canned chickpeas); 1–2 cups broccoli florets (including stems); 200 g asparagus; 1–2 tbsp olive oil; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; Handful fresh mint; 1 medium tomato; 1 tbsp peanut butter; 1 garlic clove; 1 green chili (optional); Juice of 1 lemon; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp water; to taste Salt; 2 tbsp roasted peanuts; 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion; Extra lemon juice (optional)

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⏱️ Prep: 15m

🔥 Cook: 40m

🎬 Video: 2m 15s

📊 Medium

🍽️ Course: Lunch, Dinner 👥 Servings: 2

Warm Roasted Chickpea Salad with Tangy Mint Peanut Dressing is a healthy, high-protein, and incredibly satisfying meal made with simple whole ingredients. This roasted vegetable chickpea bowl is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep when you want something fresh, filling, and nutritious. The combination of roasted chickpeas, broccoli, and asparagus with a creamy mint-peanut dressing creates a perfect balance of crunch, freshness, and tangy flavor. This warm salad is packed with plant-based protein and fiber, making it both nourishing and delicious. If you love healthy recipes, high-protein vegetarian meals, and easy roasted veggie bowls, this recipe is perfect for you.

Instructions

Soak chickpeas for 5–6 hours or use canned chickpeas.
Chop broccoli (including stems) and asparagus into bite-size pieces.
Add chickpeas and vegetables to a baking tray.
Drizzle olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss well.
Roast at 375°F (190°C) for 40 minutes, tossing halfway.
Meanwhile, blend all dressing ingredients until smooth.
Pour dressing over warm roasted veggies.
Add chopped red onion and roasted peanuts.
Toss gently and finish with lemon juice.

💡 Chef’s Notes

For a plant-based meal, 20g of protein is excellent. By using chickpeas as your base and reinforcing them with peanuts and broccoli, you’ve created a \”complete\” protein profile that is very satisfying. The 16g of fiber per serving also slows down digestion, which helps you feel full much longer than a typical garden salad would.