{"id":135113,"date":"2026-03-11T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/?p=135113"},"modified":"2026-03-09T13:10:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T18:10:36","slug":"vegan-chickpea-taco-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/vegan-chickpea-taco-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Taco Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you love our Sweet Potato Chickpea Tacos<\/a>, get ready for another FAVE! Meet: the Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea TACO SALAD! It\u2019s got fresh kale + romaine, crunchy tortilla chips, smoky roasted chickpeas + sweet potatoes, and a creamy jalape\u00f1o dressing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result? BIG flavor, lots of textures, and ready in just 30 minutes<\/strong> (hello, weeknight ease with weekend flavor)! Let\u2019s make this satisfying, flavorful, plant-based dinner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A little multi-tasking and some speedy knife skills are the tricks to keeping this a 30-minute meal<\/strong>! It all begins with sweet potatoes and chickpeas<\/strong> roasted with avocado oil and a mix of salt + smoky spices: chili powder and smoked paprika.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While the sweet potatoes and chickpeas are in the oven, we prep our greens and dressing. We love a mix of crunchy, sweet romaine<\/strong> and hearty, nutrient-rich kale<\/strong> for this salad, but it is flexible and will work with almost any greens, as long as they’re not too bitter or tender!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The dressing is our 5-minute<\/strong> Jalape\u00f1o Cashew Dressing<\/a>, made simply by blending up cashews, water, lime juice, nutritional yeast, miso paste, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic, and a jalape\u00f1o! It’s super creamy, a little “cheesy,” savory, and SO good you may want to drink it straight from the blender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The final required ingredient (tortilla chips<\/strong>) gives that quintessential “crunch” that makes the salad extra special! Simply crumble up store-bought tortilla chips, or if you’re feeling up for something extra, you can make homemade spiced tortilla strips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We can’t wait for you to try this vegan taco salad! It’s:

Fresh
Savory
Smoky
Subtly spiced
Full of crunchy textures
Nourishing
& SO flavorful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s satisfying as a standalone plant-based meal, but for a higher-protein option, you could top with our Smoky Shredded Tofu Taco “Meat”<\/a> or 1-Pan Mexican Shredded Chicken<\/a> (if not vegan\/vegetarian). Or enjoy it as a side with Mexican-inspired mains including our Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers<\/a> or Spicy Baked Fish Tacos (30 Minutes!)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don\u2019t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker<\/a> on Instagram. Cheers, friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Satisfying Vegan Salad Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n