Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad

This Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad is a delightful combination of roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, and fresh vegetables, tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing. Its a nutritious and satisfying vegan salad thats perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 can 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Turn on the oven and heat it up to 400F 200C

Add the sweet potatoes to a large bowl and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper

Toss the potatoes to coat them

Place the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet

Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until soft and lightly browned

Toss the chickpeas with the rest of the olive oil in the same bowl

Add salt and pepper to taste

When the sweet potatoes are about 10 minutes from being done, add the chickpeas to the baking sheet with them

Take the chickpeas and sweet potatoes out of the oven and let them cool down a bit

Roast the sweet potatoes and put them in a bowl

Add the chickpeas, diced red bell pepper, and sliced red onion

Add the balsamic vinegar and toss everything together

Before serving, sprinkle with fresh parsley

You can serve it hot or cold