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Vegetarian Buffalo Chickpea Salad

January 5, 2014 By betsy 9 Comments

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Vegetarian buffalo chickpea salad is an incredibly easy and healthy meal. This buffalo chickpea version brings some hearty flavors to a light dish. salad topped with chickpeas

As you may know, I’m completely obsessed with crispy chickpeas. They are my absolute favorite thing to snack on. I put them on EVERYTHING from sandwiches, to salads. I also just eat them by the handful. You can season them with any flavor; sweet to savory, but classic salt and pepper is my favorite.

That way they’re more versatile.

Recently I started experimenting with some new crispy chickpea flavors. Cinnamon and sugar was pretty good, but these buffalo chickpeas really blew me away. The Hubs loved them too.

When you add them to a salad, it almost feels like you’re eating something that’s bad for you, but in reality its totally healthy! Plus, it was so easy to throw together. A great recipe for a busy weeknight, or a hot summer day when you don’t feel like cooking.

salad topped with chickpeas and feta cheese

Vegetarian Buffalo Chickpea Salad

I’m needing something simple like this today as I wrap up a ton of work and pack for Mexico! I’m leaving tomorrow for a little getaway.

Perhaps right after the holidays isn’t the best time for a tropical vacation. After all, I’ve already been drinking and indulging for weeks, but I see it as one final rest before tackling a killer year. Plus, its great to be getting a tan instead of shoveling snow like so many people I know are doing right now.

We’re meeting our favorite Seattlites Frank and Jenny down south, and all signs are pointing to fun. I can already taste the margaritas!

Whether you’re packing for vacation, or busy getting back into the swing of post-holiday work, be sure to think of trying this buffalo chickpea salad the next time you’re short on time, and hunger is calling.

 

salad topped with chickpeas
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Vegetarian Buffalo Chickpea Salad

Vegetarian Buffalo Chickpea Salad

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword crispy chickpeas, roasted chickpeas
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 652 kcal

Ingredients

  • Roasted Chickpeas
  • Mixed greens
  • Cucumber
  • Carrot
  • Feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce
  • 4 Tbs butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chickpeas according to recipe instructions.
  2. Meanwhile, chop cucumber and carrots and add to a serving size bowl along with some mixed greens.
  3. Melt butter and Red Hot sauce together in a small saucepan, stirring until combined. Add chickpeas to Red Hot sauce mixture and toss to coat.
  4. Top greens mixture with chickpeas and crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Vegetarian Buffalo Chickpea Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 652 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Sodium 3259mg136%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 24g48%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says

    January 6, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    This is such a fun idea!! I love buffalo-anything 😉

    Reply
  2. Wendy | Around My Family Table says

    January 9, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    I can’t wait to try this! Hubbyman loves buffalo flavor and it’s always nice to have a salad meal that has interesting flavors. What a fresh idea!

    Reply
  3. Lolli @ Better in Bulk says

    January 14, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    What a tasty combination! I love everything in this salad!

    Reply
  4. Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:04 am

    I love buffalo type flavors! I never would have thought to make something like this. Will definitely be trying!

    Reply
  5. Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says

    January 16, 2014 at 11:57 am

    I’m obsessed with buffalo! I love that you used chickpeas here – so hearty, but still light.

    Reply
  6. Diane (createdbydiane) says

    January 17, 2014 at 1:27 am

    loving this and oh how I love the flavors

    Reply
  7. Hillary says

    March 3, 2014 at 11:47 pm

    I’ve made this several times now. One of my favorite quick meals!

    Reply
    • betsy says

      March 4, 2014 at 12:27 am

      Awesome! so glad you love it

      Reply
  8. Christie Moeller says

    January 12, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    This looks so good! I’m totally making this! YUM!

    http://icanstyleu.com/blog/

    Reply

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