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    Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad

    5 from 1 vote
    Posted January 10, 2017 (last updated July 29, 2022) by Wendy Polisi

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    This Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad packs an unexpected punch of flavor. A fresh ginger dressing brightens the dish and complements the sweet potatoes perfectly. It makes a hearty side or light vegetarian main.

    Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad

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    Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad

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    Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad

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    Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad

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    5 from 1 vote

    Sweet Potato & Chickpea Salad

    This Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad makes a delicious healthy side dish or fabulous vegetarian main course salad.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Healthy
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 129kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium sweet potatoes about 1 lb., peeled and cubed
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 ½ cups cooked garbanzo beans or chickpeas 1 can
    • Dressing
    • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
    • 4 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • Salad
    • 4 cups spring mix salad greens
    • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

    Instructions

    • In a bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in baking pan coated with cooking spray. Roast at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until tender, stirring once.
    • In a large bowl, combine the garbanzo beans and sweet potatoes. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Add to the sweet potato mixture, toss to coat. Serve over salad greens, top with cheese.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4865IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1.2mg

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    1. Jeanette

      January 11, 2017 at 4:40 pm

      That looks absolutely delicious! I have been trying to find new healthy ways to eat a salad. Sometimes you just want to couple different ways of eating a salad then just your regular old way. This looks amazing.

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      • Wendy Polisi

        July 12, 2017 at 9:02 pm

        5 stars
        I agree! I am all about variety with salads!

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    2. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle

      January 11, 2017 at 6:30 pm

      That looks so good! Chickpea and sweet potato are regular super foods, and I love the way they taste. I really need to give this a try.

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    3. Paula Schuck

      January 11, 2017 at 6:53 pm

      That sounds really yummy! I love sweet potato, and I can see how that flavor would pair really well with the earthiness of chickpeas. Thanks for sharing this one!

      Reply
    4. WhispersInspire

      January 11, 2017 at 7:26 pm

      This looks so good! We love chick peas in this house, we are gonna give this a go.

      Reply
    5. Eloise Maoudj Riley

      January 11, 2017 at 9:09 pm

      Well that looks like a delicious salad to have for a lunch some day soon : ) thanks for the idea, yum!

      Reply
    6. Eileen @ YesMissy

      January 11, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      This look like a delicious and healthy meal. I love chickpeas but I never though to have them with sweet potatoes.

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    7. WithOurBest

      January 11, 2017 at 11:29 pm

      Yum! I want to make this without the feta! I can have everything else on the list!

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    8. Wildish Jess

      January 11, 2017 at 11:47 pm

      My husband isn't big on salads but I bet he'd try this. He loves sweet potatoes!

      Reply
    9. My teen guide

      January 12, 2017 at 3:42 am

      Oh my goodness this is really looks good. Its tempting and fantastic.

      Reply
    10. Esme Sy

      January 12, 2017 at 9:19 am

      The salad looks amazing. I love chick peas and sweet potatoes. I have to give this a try.

      Reply
    11. Run For Life

      January 12, 2017 at 4:38 pm

      Yum, this salad sounds delicious. I haven't had chick peas yet so I don't know if I would like them. I love sweet potatoes though.

      Reply
    12. Shannon Graham

      January 13, 2017 at 1:50 am

      I would substitute the potatoes for cauliflower and I would be set. Love chickpeas on my salad!

      Reply
    13. Lisa Marie Heath

      January 13, 2017 at 4:51 am

      What! I have never thought to add sweet potato to a salad! That sounds delicious

      Reply
    14. chubskulit

      January 13, 2017 at 1:12 pm

      I love sweet potato and chick peas so I would sure enjoy this salad. I will try to make this, thank you!

      Reply
    15. Lynn Dee

      January 13, 2017 at 2:08 pm

      That looks and sounds super delicious! I love sweet potatoes, but haven't tried mixing them with chickpeas. Going to make this soon!

      Reply
    16. Tessa Lynn

      January 14, 2017 at 6:42 am

      I just completely flipped my eating lifestyle to become very healthy and this recipe (along with a lot of others I'm seeing) is right up my alley! Pinning this.

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