Name: Crispy Chickpea Fajita Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained; 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp dried oregano; Sea salt & black pepper, to taste; 2 tsp avocado oil; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp pure maple syrup or local raw unfiltered honey; 1 garlic clove; ½ cup fresh cilantro; Sea salt & black pepper, to taste; Fresh greens of choice; Avocado(s); Fresh cilantro

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Last Updated on August 26, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

This Crispy Chickpea Fajita Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing is a Tex-Mex restaurant-worthy recipe that is created with healthy vegan ingredients. It’s a mega-flavorful creation that includes fresh greens, sheet pan fajitas, protein-rich chickpeas, creamy avocado, & an irresistible cilantro lime dressing. Filling, nutritious, & beyond delicious, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner!

Crispy Chickpea Fajita Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing in a bowl served with fresh greens, avocado, and fresh cilantro on a white marble counter with a fork in it.

Desiring fajitas but in need of a nourishing meal? This Crispy Chickpea Fajita Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing is your answer—it’s the perfect balance.

This piled-high salad includes fresh greens, vibrant fajitas, crouton-like chickpeas, creamy avocado, & a yummy cilantro lime dressing. Not only is this salad full of flavor at every bite, but it’s ready in about 30 minutes!

Enjoy this healthy creation as a quick weeknight dinner to satisfy your Tex-Mex cravings & wellness needs!

Why You’ll Love This Healthy Vegan Salad Recipe

Delicious & Nutritious: Packed with flavor, vibrant in nourishing veggies, plant protein-filled, & rich in healthy fats to nourish your body & please your taste buds.
Simple to Make: All it takes is about 30 minutes to prepare this tasty vegan salad.
Perfect for Meal Prep: This Crispy Chickpea Fajita Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing stores well in the fridge, making it a mouthwatering vegan recipe to meal prep for healthy dinners throughout the week.

Vegan Crispy Chickpea Fajita Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing in a bowl served with fresh greens, avocado, and fresh cilantro on a white marble counter with a fork in it.

Ingredients

Organic Chickpeas: The chickpeas add crispy texture, fiber & plant protein!
Organic Bell Peppers & Onions: For the fajitas, of course! You can use any color combination that you have on hand!
Organic Avocado: Make sure to use a ripe avocado for some extra healthy fats & creaminess.
Organic Greens: Any greens work great. Baby spinach, baby red & green chard, kale, or a combination.
Organic Cilantro Lime Dressing: A blend of extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice, garlic, pure maple syrup or honey, fresh cilantro, sea salt & black pepper.
Organic Fajita Seasonings: Organic chili powder, ground cumin, paprika powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, sea salt & black pepper!

How to Make

Sheet Pan. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. On a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, add the drained chickpeas & vegetables. Toss with the oil & seasonings. Transfer to the oven & roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Cilantro Lime Dressing. Add all of the dressing ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth & creamy.
Assemble. Divide the fresh greens, sheet pan fajitas, crispy chickpeas, & avocado between bowls. Pair with the cilantro lime dressing & fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

Tips for Making this Sheet Pan Recipe Perfectly

Organic Vegetables: Feel free to customize & use whatever you have on hand or based on personal preference!
Organic Herbs: For optimal flavor, use fresh cilantro.
Make it Spicy: If you’re feeling adventurous, add an organic jalapeño to the dressing.

Storing & Reheating

This Crispy Chickpea Fajita Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing is the perfect healthy vegan recipe for leftovers & meal prep!

Storing. Transfer the sheet pan ingredients & dressing to separate airtight glass containers. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. I don’t recommend slicing the avocado until it’s ready to be enjoyed.

Reheating. To reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer the sheet pan ingredients to an oven-safe bowl. Place in the oven for 10–15 minutes, until warmed through. To serve, pair with the remaining salad ingredients.

Crispy Chickpea Fajita Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe in a bowl served with fresh greens, avocado, and fresh cilantro on a white marble counter with a fork in it.

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Crispy Chickpea Fajita Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

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Author: Christin Gillespie
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 25
Total Time: 35
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Salad
Method: Oven
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegan

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Ingredients

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Always opt for organic ingredients.

SHEET PAN

1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried oregano
Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
2 tsp avocado oil

CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp pure maple syrup or local raw unfiltered honey
1 garlic clove
½ cup fresh cilantro
Sea salt & black pepper, to taste

SALAD

Fresh greens of choice
Avocado(s)
Fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Sheet Pan. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. On a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, add the drained chickpeas & vegetables. Toss with the oil & seasonings. Transfer to the oven & roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Cilantro Lime Dressing. Add all of the dressing ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth & creamy.
Assemble. Divide the fresh greens, sheet pan fajitas, crispy chickpeas, & avocado between bowls. Pair with the cilantro lime dressing & fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

Notes

Organic Vegetables: Feel free to customize & use whatever you have on hand or based on personal preference!

Organic Herbs: For optimal flavor, use fresh cilantro.

Make it Spicy: If you’re feeling adventurous, add an organic jalapeño to the dressing.

Storing & Reheating: Transfer the sheet pan ingredients & dressing to separate airtight glass containers. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. I don’t recommend slicing the avocado until it’s ready to be enjoyed. To reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer the sheet pan ingredients to an oven-safe bowl. Place in the oven for 10–15 minutes, until warmed through. To serve, pair with the remaining salad ingredients.