Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad Bowl with Green Goddess Dressing

🥗 Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad Bowl with Green Goddess Dressing

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🌿 Bright, hearty, and creamy — this bowl is perfect for lunch or a light dinner!

This Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad Bowl is a colorful and wholesome meal that brings together roasted sweet potatoes, protein-rich chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp greens, all drizzled with a creamy, herb-packed Green Goddess Dressing. It’s the perfect balance of comfort and nutrition — hearty enough for lunch or dinner, and fresh enough to keep things light. Whether you’re plant-based or just love veggie-forward meals, this bowl delivers big flavor and feel-good fuel in every bite.

🕒 Time

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Serves: 2

✅ Ingredients

For the Salad Bowl:

1 large sweet potato, peeled and sliced into thick rounds

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt & black pepper, to taste

1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

3 cups mixed greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, romaine)

Optional Toppings:

Avocado slices

Toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds

Feta or goat cheese (if not vegan)

For the Creamy Green Goddess Dressing:

½ cup Greek yogurt (or use coconut yogurt for vegan)

½ ripe avocado

1 cup fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, and/or basil)

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 garlic clove

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt & pepper, to taste

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1–2 tbsp water to thin, if needed

🔥 Instructions

1. Roast or Grill Sweet Potatoes:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a grill pan.

Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, or grill until tender and charred.

2. Make the Green Goddess Dressing:

Blend all dressing ingredients until creamy and smooth. Adjust salt, lemon, and water to your taste.

3. Assemble the Bowl:

  • In a large bowl, layer greens, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and sweet potatoes.
  • Drizzle generously with the green goddess dressing.
  • Add optional toppings if desired.

📝 Tips

Use baby kale, arugula, or mixed greens for variety.

For protein boost: add quinoa, grilled tofu, or a poached egg.

Meal prep: store components separately and assemble before eating.

❓ Q&A

Q: Can I use air fryer sweet potatoes?
A: Yes! Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for about 15–18 minutes, shaking halfway.

Q: Is this good cold?
A: Absolutely. It’s great warm or chilled—perfect for meal prep.

Q: Can I use tahini instead of yogurt?
A: Yes, for a dairy-free version, replace yogurt with 2 tbsp tahini and a little extra lemon juice.

🔍 Nutrition (Estimated per serving)

NutrientAmount
Calories~420
Protein~12g
Carbs~38g
Fat~24g
Fiber~10g
Sugar~7g
Sodium~280mg