Chickpea Taco Salad is an easy vegan dish that comes together with seasoned garbanzo beans and your favorite taco toppings piled high on a bed of lettuce.
I can't pinpoint the moment I became obsessed with chickpeas, but for at least the past two years they have been a staple in my diet. I love how versatile they are and how they can make their way into most meals. Think hummus, smashed chickpea and avocado toast, roasted in bowls with veggies, and so on! Chickpea tacos are nothing new around here, they're actually husband-approved!! We love sautéing chickpeas, making homemade tortillas, then topping the tacos with avocado and black bean dip.
In an attempt to switch up taco night and provide a healthier dinner, I prepared us chickpea taco salad with all our favorite taco toppings piled high on lettuce. If you prefer spinach, kale, or some other green – go for it. This salad has been on rotation because of how easy it is to throw together plus all the variations.
This chickpea taco salad quickly made its way into my heart for multiple reasons. First, it takes almost no time to whip together. That's awesome for those weeknights when I just don't feel like hovering in the kitchen for hours. Second, it's topped with all my favorite ingredients! It's filling, nutritious, and delicious. Third and maybe my favorite part of any taco salad, the crumbled tortilla chips! I just love em. Our local grocery store, Market Street, makes THE BEST seasoned chips. I should really learn how to make them at home because they are just that amazing.
The last awesome thing about this great taco salad is that your dinner leftovers will make the best lunch the following day. So what are you waiting for?
Chickpea Taco Salad
Ingredients
- 1 bag lettuce (mixed greens, iceberg lettuce, spinach, etc.)
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- Homemade taco seasoning 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1½ teaspoons ground cumin, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, dash of salt
- 1 can black olives sliced
- 1 can sweet corn drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 bunch green onion chopped
- ¼ red onion sliced
- 1 container cherry tomatoes sliced
- Optional toppings: Fresh lime juice, salsa, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add chickpeas and sauté for about 5-10 minutes.
- Season chickpeas with taco seasoning and continue to let cook.
- To assemble the salad, empty the bag of your favorite greens into a large bowl. Top with seasoned chickpeas, sliced black olives, corn, sliced avocado, chopped green onion, sliced red onion, and sliced cherry tomatoes.
- Serve the salad then finish it off with fresh lime juice, a scoop of salsa, and crushed tortilla chips. Store leftovers in a sealed container.
Sanura of MyLifeRunsOnFood.com
What I love about this recipe, is how easy it is to make individual salad bowls. Any kind of canned beans is my favorite easy protein addition for weekday meals. And, chickpeas have a hearty, robust flavor, too. For salads like this, I usually bring a whole avocado and dice it over the salad at the office. I know to add lime juice to avocados to prevent browning, but a fresh cut avocado is better! I'm definitely adding this recipe to my weekday meal plan.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much for your sweet comment! I hope you love it 🙂 XOXO
Suzanne
I just ate lunch and this is even making my mouth water. Thank you for sharing! I love the colors and flavors involved. Can't wait to try it with the family!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay, thanks so much for your comment 🙂 Y'all enjoy!
Amanda Dunn
I love chickpeas! This salad looks yummy and easy. I can see why it would be on rotation.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks, Amanda!
Amanda
I love taco bowls and chickpeas so this is a natural! I can't believe I've never thought of it. It looks amazing!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Woohoo, I hope you love it!!
Theresa Bailey
What a healthy option to all the cheesy options that are usually associated with Mexican cuisine.
Jenna | The Urben Life
YES!, 100%!!
Alisa Fleming
Chickpeas are a lunchtime staple for us! I think this one is going on the menu.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh yay!! So happy to hear that 🙂
Cassie
This looks so yummy and healthy! This is a great substitute for black beans (especially because I'm allergic!)
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh yes, without a doubt!
linda spiker
What a gorgeous bowl! Love those chick peas!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much 🙂
Rachel
I love taco salad. This looks like a great meatless alternative. So much healthy stuff.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes, taco salads are my fave!
Jennifer
This looks so delicious! I love also that it would be more cost efficient than using meat, as well as better for the waistline.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh, totally! I hope you try it soon 🙂
Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome
This recipe sounds amazing! Definitely worth a try
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks, Paula! I hope you make it soon 🙂
Mimi
A salad never looked so good! Yum
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh, thanks so much!!
Jules Shepard
I will be trying this...it looks beautiful and delicious!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much, Jules! Enjoy 🙂
hillary
looks so healthy and good! i love chickpeas!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks, I hope you'll try it 🙂
Andrea
I love chickpeas!!! And this is a much healthier take on the traditional taco salad. Totally making this for lunch today! Can't wait!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Let me know what you think 🙂 Enjoy!!
Vanessa King
Yummy! I have a bag of chickpeas I need to use up and this is the perfect way to use them! I just need to remember to soak them first! Definitely pinning for later 😉 Nice twist to taco Tuesday!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay, enjoy!!
Jaclyn Musselman
This salad looks like a perfect lunch option! I love taco salads but have never thought about incorporating chickpeas!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Absolutely, I hope you try it!
Ciara
This looks really tasty. I don’t normally eat chickpea but I’ll definitely try this
Jenna | The Urben Life
Let me know what you think 🙂
brenna
I have never had chickpea sakad but it will be going on my menu this week. this looks delicious.
Jenna | The Urben Life
I love to hear that, enjoy!!
Brittany
Nice! I love chickpeas!! This is a great taco alternative for those on low carb diets. Thanks!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh, yes absolutely!!
Allison
Yum! This looks delicious!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks, Allison!
Whitney Kutch
Yum! I'm always on the lookout for ways to make my favorites healthier! <3
Jenna | The Urben Life
Always happy to hear that!
Kirsty Bell
This looks so good and it has so much nutritional value. Yum can't wait to try.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Woohoo, thanks so much! Enjoy 🙂
Angie
This looks super delicious and easy to make!! Hoping my kids will at least try it when I make it!!!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Fingers crossed!
Angie
This looks super delicious but I have never tried to cook or make anything with chickpeas. I wonder if my kids would eat this??!!! I guess I could always make them a PB and J sandwich if they don't.....Ha!!!!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Haha!! Please let me know what they think if y'all try it 🙂
briana
I have to make this for myself!
Briana
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Jenna | The Urben Life
Enjoy!!
Melissa
This looks so good! We try to have atleast 2 vegetarian dinners a week. I'll need to make this!
Jenna | The Urben Life
WOOHOO!!! I hope y'all love this 🙂
Jen
These are some of my favorite flavors all in one bowl! Love the color and the texture!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay, thank you so much 🙂
Kelly
I love all of the taco flavors, so I'm all about this recipe. Yum!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Heck yes 🙂
Beth
This looks delicious! The more I eat chickpeas, the more I love them!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you, Beth! I love chickpeas so much 🙂
Caroline
This looks so delicious! and healthy!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks, Caroline 🙂
heather Pedersen
I haven't tried making chickpea salad before. I'll have to make it soon! Looks delicious.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks, Heather! I hope you give it a try 🙂