Green Goddess Salad Crispy Chickpeas (Print View)

Fresh greens and cabbage tossed in creamy herb dressing, topped with crispy air-fried chickpeas.

# Components:

→ Crispy Chickpeas

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Salad

07 - 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
08 - 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
09 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
10 - ½ cup scallions, sliced
11 - ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
12 - ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
13 - ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
14 - 1 avocado, diced

→ Green Goddess Dressing

15 - ½ cup Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt for dairy-free)
16 - ¼ cup olive oil
17 - ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
18 - ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
19 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
20 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
21 - 1 garlic clove
22 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
23 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
24 - ½ teaspoon salt
25 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Set the air fryer to 400°F and allow it to preheat.
02 - Dry the chickpeas thoroughly with a towel. Toss them with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
03 - Air-fry the chickpeas in a single layer for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove and let cool.
04 - Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, cabbage, cucumber, scallions, parsley, basil, chives, and diced avocado.
06 - Pour the green goddess dressing over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients.
07 - Sprinkle the crispy chickpeas on top just before serving to maintain their crunch.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chickpeas stay crunchy all the way through, giving you that satisfying texture contrast that makes every bite interesting.
  • You can throw it together in under 35 minutes, which means weeknight dinner that doesn't feel like a shortcut.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, but honestly, it's so good you won't feel like you're missing anything.
02 -
  • If your chickpeas don't get dry enough before cooking, they'll steam instead of crisping—seriously, don't skip the towel step even though it feels unnecessary.
  • The chickpeas will soften if they sit in the wet salad, so add them at the very last second unless you want them chewy instead of crunchy.
03 -
  • Use a salad spinner to get your greens completely dry—wet lettuce dilutes the dressing and makes everything taste flat.
  • If you have a favorite fresh herb like dill or cilantro, swap out an equal amount of something else in the dressing—it'll still be delicious and now it's yours.
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