Air Fryer Tahini Dressed Crispy Chickpea Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can reduced-sodium chickpeas, rinsed

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 3 tablespoons tahini

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 6 cups torn romaine lettuce or torn stemmed kale leaves (see Tip)

  • 1 ⅓ cups chopped cucumber

  • 1 ⅓ cups chopped radishes

  • ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives (Optional)

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 teaspoons black and/or white sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

  1. Spread chickpeas on paper towels; pat dry. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper; toss to coat. Spread the chickpeas in a single layer in the basket of a 6- to 8-quart air fryer.

  2. Cook at 380°F, shaking the basket once, until lightly browned, 16 to 18 minutes. (Some of the chickpeas will burst.) Set the chickpeas aside to cool.

  3. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, tahini, lemon juice, water, mustard and honey in a small bowl until well combined.

  4. Divide lettuce (or kale) among 4 shallow bowls. Top with cucumber, radishes, olives (if desired) and Parmesan. Top evenly with the chickpeas and drizzle with the dressing. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.