Buffalo Chickpea Salad is an easy vegan dish that comes together with buffalo sauced chickpeas, spinach, avocado, celery, red onion, tomato, and a cashew ranch dressing.
I hate to admit this but when I was working in an office, I ate out for lunch everyday. *CRINGE* I don't think there's anything wrong with grabbing lunch with coworkers or using your lunch break to decompress on your own - But I was going out every single day. Even on days I packed a lunch...
When I started working from home, I loved being able to make delicious and fresh lunches all throughout the week. I quickly realized I didn't want to do this Monday-Friday, so I began my version of meal prepping. Create a few awesome dishes, that kept well and weren't boring. This buffalo chickpea salad is just that!
Whether you work in an office or at home, this salad will make you excited for a homemade lunch. Pile your greens high, top with soft buffalo sauced chickpeas, creamy avocado, crunchy celery, red onion, juicy tomatoes, and cool vegan ranch dressing!
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Buffalo Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping Ideas
- Spinach
- Avocado
- Celery
- Red onion
- Tomato
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add chickpeas and sauté for about 5 minutes. Continue to cook, mixing in buffalo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Once warm, remove from heat.
- To assemble the salad, arrange a bed of spinach in a serving bowl. Top with buffalo sauced chickpeas, avocado, celery, red onion, and tomato. Drizzle with vegan ranch dressing and serve.
Amanda Burrows says
Ohh man I want to make this for my boyfriend now! He loves buffalo flavors!
xo Amanda
Amanda Burrows
Jenna | The Urben Life says
I hope y'all love it!!
Rebecca Branham says
I'm not huge on chickpeas but these actually sound good! I'll have to definitely give them a try 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks Rebecca 🙂 Let me know what you think!
Jalisa says
This sounds delish. My husband loves buffalo everything. Need to make this asap
Jenna | The Urben Life says
YAS!! Enjoy y'all 🙂
Renee | The Good Hearted Woman says
This looks delicious! And I can think of all kinds of other cool uses for those spicy little chickpeas too!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yes!! They would be awesome in a wrap too 🙂
Marina says
I really love it and it looks so yummy x
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks so much 🙂
Jules Shepard says
OMG YES! This is so up my alley I can't even tell you...will be making sometime next week!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
That's what I like to hear 😀 Let me know what you think!
Nicole Kauffman says
This looks delicious!! I'll have to try it, my husband loves buffalo!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, Nicole 🙂 Mine too! He actually got me into spicier foods haha
Kelly Bolen says
This salad looks so yummy! I love all the colors, and as they say to stay healthy, we need to eat a rainbow (a variety) of fruits and veggies!!!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thank you, Kelly 🙂 I hope you give it a try!
Jennifer Morrison says
This salad looks delicious!!!! Yum! I love chickpeas and this is a great flavor profile!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, Jennifer! I really appreciate it 🙂
Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome says
Such a yummy and quick salad, I'll have to try it
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Let me know what you think 🙂 Enjoy!!
Marta says
I love how colorful, yet simple, this dish is. It's a great option for a meatless meal.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, Marta 🙂 Absolutely!
Yanna says
I have yet to try chickpeas. But they have been on my list. This looks like a great introduction recipe. Thanks!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
For sure! I have a ton of chickpea recipes on my blog - I LOVE THEM! Lemme know what you think 🙂