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Crunchy Vegan Chipotle Salad

Crunchy Vegan Chipotle Salad | Well and Full | #vegan #chipotle #recipe

I’m writing this as Winter Storm Stella / Blizzard Eugene swirls around me. Locked in with my roommate and two of our friends, we’re having a “work from home party” as the storm rages on outside. Unfortunately, I’m also dealing with an anomalous cold / stomach bug that kept me up all night. Oh well! Today’ll be a good day to catch up on emails and my nutrition schoolwork.

Today’s recipe is another sneak peek into the type of food I eat on the regular – some sort of base of greens, with crunchy roasted chickpeas (of course), and some odds and ends as toppings. This particular flavor combination was inspired on an unseasonably warm day, when I was craving some Tex-Mex flavors. Each bite of this vegan chipotle salad is a delight – with the crunchy romaine, crispy tortilla strips, creamy vegan cheese (I like Follow Your Heart brand), and chipotle chickpeas. I didn’t provide a dressing recipe (as much as I usually like to) because this salad goes well with a lot of dressings. Also, I like to encourage my readers to change around flavors as they like, because everyone’s preferences are different!

Nutritionally, the vegan cheese and tortilla strips don’t add a whole lot to this salad, but romaine is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and folate. Plus, it’s low in calories, so you can eat as much as you like without going into caloric overload. (Which is helpful if you’re someone like me, and like to eat by volume!) The chickpeas, on the other hand, are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber – plus, they’re just delicious! I know you’ll love this salad!!

Crunchy Vegan Chipotle Salad | Well and Full | #vegan #chipotle #recipeCrunchy Vegan Chipotle Salad | Well and Full | #vegan #chipotle #recipe

Crunchy Vegan Chipotle Salad | Well and Full | #vegan #chipotle #recipe

Crunchy Vegan Chipotle Salad

This crunchy vegan chipotle salad is a medley of flavors and textures, and customizable to your tastes! Made with roasted chickpeas, tortilla strips, and crunchy romaine.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 Bowls

Ingredients
  

Crunchy Chickpeas

  • 1 15 oz Can of Chickpeas rinsed and dried
  • Drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Chipotle Chili Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/8 Tsp Cumin

For the Salad

  • Chopped Romaine as much as you like
  • Crunchy Tortilla Strips
  • Shredded Vegan Cheese optional
  • Your Favorite Salad Dressing
  • Lime Wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Crunchy Chickpeas

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, combine rinsed and dried chickpeas, olive oil, and spices. Mix well until chickpeas are evenly coated.
  • On a baking sheet lined with tin foil or parchment paper, roast chickpeas for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway.

Assembling the Salad

  • Chop up some romaine hearts - I did about a half romaine heart per bowl. However, you can use as much as you like.
  • Top the chopped romaine with the chickpeas, tortilla strips, and shredded vegan cheese (optional). Squeeze a little lime juice over everything (if you like), and top with your favorite salad dressing.
  • Enjoy!

Crunchy Vegan Chipotle Salad | Well and Full | #vegan #chipotle #recipe

Quote of the Day:

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– Robert Frost

P.S.

If you make this recipe and post it on Instagram, be sure to tag me @wellandfull and #wellandfull so I can see! I love seeing your takes on my recipes :)

14 Comments

  • Reply
    Meredith | Earth & Oven
    March 14, 2017 at 10:45 am

    5 stars
    SO obsessed with these chickpeas- I imagine they give the salad the boost of smoky savoury a taco salad needs! Can’t wait to try them on my next salad. Enjoy your snow day!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 14, 2017 at 11:28 am

      Thanks so much Meredith!! :D

  • Reply
    Sophie MacKenzie
    March 14, 2017 at 1:32 pm

    Holy moly!!! What vibrant colours! I’m so in love with crunchy chickpeas in a salad.

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 14, 2017 at 9:21 pm

      Me too! I love chickpeas all the time :D

  • Reply
    Julia Mueller
    March 15, 2017 at 10:46 am

    Oh no, I hope you feel better soon! I’ve been loving all the snow this winter, and hunkering down indoors is so nice and cozy..I hope you were able to get some work done in spite not feeling well! This salad looks absolutely amazing. I can see why you’d eat it regularly!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 15, 2017 at 7:59 pm

      Thanks so much Julia <3

  • Reply
    annie
    March 15, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    this looks so so so good. I love multi texture salads and this qualifies fo sho

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 15, 2017 at 7:59 pm

      Mo’ textures, mo’ fun ;)

  • Reply
    Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health
    March 15, 2017 at 10:09 pm

    Oh no! I’m sorry to hear you aren’t feeling well. At least you are missing anything fun outside? It’s a good excuse to curl up with a bowl of soup and a blanket. :)

    This salad looks amazing! I love the crunch from the tortilla strips and chickpeas. Delicious!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 15, 2017 at 11:22 pm

      I would’ve curled up with a bowl of soup – but I was so congested that I couldn’t taste anything! Hopefully my tastebuds will start working again soon ;)

  • Reply
    Laura
    March 19, 2017 at 7:18 pm

    Oh yummm!!! I haven’t played around with chipotle flavours in a long time. But with chickpeas, I imagine it would be delicious.

    • Reply
      Sarah
      March 19, 2017 at 8:12 pm

      Thanks Laura!! I love chipotle anything, it’s one of my favorite flavors! :)

  • Reply
    Agness of Run Agness Run
    April 30, 2017 at 10:41 am

    5 stars
    What a colorful salad recipe! Keep up the great work Sarah, I love your healthy dishes!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      April 30, 2017 at 5:55 pm

      Aww thank you Agness :)

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