Fig Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas
This fig salad combines chickpeas, roasted sweet potatoes, sweet figs, and a creamy tahini dressing for a healthy meal you'll love!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fig salad, fig salad recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Salad
- 1 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into fries
- 1 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 15 ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 2 teaspoons Za’atar seasoning
- 6 Figs halved
- 6 cups mixed greens
Dressing
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 3 Tablespoons tahini
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup feta plus more for serving
Roast the Sweet Potatoes:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and cayenne until evenly coated.
1 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into fries, 1 Tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they aren’t overcrowded.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fries are crispy and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and season with additional salt if needed.
Prepare the Dressing:
Blend in food processor. Add 1-2 tablespoons water for thinning
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, Juice of 1 large lemon, 3 Tablespoons tahini, 2 cloves garlic grated, Kosher salt to taste, Black pepper to taste, 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, 1/2 cup feta
For the Chickpeas.
Add the chickpeas and Za'atar seasoning to a bowl. Mix to combine and coat.
1 15 ounce can chickpeas, 2 teaspoons Za’atar seasoning
Assemble:
Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour the dressing on top, and toss to combine. Enjoy!
6 Figs, 6 cups mixed greens
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 843mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1253IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 4mg