Crispy Chickpea & Roasted Leek Salad with Lemon-Tarragon Vinaigrette

This vibrant, one-pot keto salad features crispy chickpeas and sweet roasted leeks, tossed with peppery arugula and a zesty lemon-tarragon vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick, protein-packed meal that's full of flavor and ready in just 25 minutes.

⏱️ 25 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 350 calories
Crispy Chickpea & Roasted Leek Salad with Lemon-Tarragon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
  • 2 cups canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 large leek (white and light green part, sliced)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups fresh arugula
  • 1 tbsp fresh tarragon (chopped)
  • 1 medium lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
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Instructions

1

Preheat oven-safe pot or Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, chickpeas, leeks, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.

⏱️ 2 minutes 🌡️ Medium-high
2

Transfer pot (uncovered) to oven preheated at 425°F. Roast for 12 minutes, stirring halfway, until chickpeas are golden and leeks are tender.

⏱️ 12 minutes 🌡️ 425°F
3

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice and zest, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and tarragon to make the vinaigrette.

⏱️ 3 minutes
4

Remove pot from oven. Let cool 2 minutes, then fold in arugula and drizzle with vinaigrette. Toss and serve warm or at room temperature.

⏱️ 2 minutes
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Nutrition Information

350
Calories
17g
Protein
15g
Carbs
20g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Chickpeas are higher in carbs than some legumes, but in moderation and paired with low-carb vegetables, they can fit a flexible keto diet.

Yes, you can roast the chickpeas and leeks in advance and refrigerate. Toss with arugula and vinaigrette just before serving.

Try sliced scallions or fennel bulb for a similar mild, sweet flavor.

Serve the salad immediately after tossing, or re-crisp chickpeas in the oven for a few minutes before serving.

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