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Finally putting my chickpeas into some savory dishes. Although I love all of my healthy chickpea blondie recipes, especially those banana bread ones, I also love savory. This Lamb Chickpea Salad is bright, hearty, and full of texture the kind of bowl that feels nourishing without being boring. Tender lamb meets creamy chickpeas, fresh greens, and a punchy dressing for the kind of lamb and chickpea salad you’ll want on repeat.
What Makes This Recipe So Good
This Lamb Chickpea Salad brings together tender, well-seasoned lamb with the creamy bite of chickpeas for a meal that feels both comforting and fresh. The flavors balance beautifully with crisp vegetables and a bright dressing, making every forkful satisfying without ever feeling heavy.
It also comes together quickly, proving that a lamb and chickpea salad doesn’t need complicated steps to taste incredible. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or craving something wholesome and hearty, this lamb chickpea salad recipe delivers bold flavor with real simplicity.
What Goes Into Lamb Chickpea Salad
This Lamb Chickpea Salad keeps things simple but flavorful, using fresh herbs, creamy chickpeas, and tender lamb as the star.
- Lamb Fillet: Lean, tender strips that cook quickly and add rich savory flavor to the salad.
- Chickpeas: The creamy base that makes this salad hearty and satisfying without feeling heavy.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: Brightens the flavors, balances the lamb, and adds freshness to every bite.
- Garlic Olive Oil: Infuses both the lamb and chickpeas with warmth and depth from the very first toss.
Note: Please see recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.
How To Make Lamb Chickpea Salad
- Marinate Lamb: Combine garlic oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, parsley, oregano, and stock powder. Add lamb, toss well, and let sit for 5 minutes to overnight.
- Cook The Lamb: Pan fry the lamb on high heat in lightly oiled batches until browned and cooked to your liking. Set aside so the juices settle.
- Build The Base: Add spinach, chickpeas, and tomatoes to a large bowl, then drizzle with garlic olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently until everything is coated.
- Assemble And Serve: Season the salad with salt and pepper, then place the warm lamb and diced avocado on top just before serving.
A bowl of Lamb Chickpea Salad already feels complete on its own, but pairing it with something warm, crisp, or a touch indulgent takes it to another level. Serve it alongside Garlic Cheese Bread to soak up the dressing and lamb juices, or add extra brightness with Corn Salad with Avocados and Tomatoes for a fresh, colorful side that complements the chickpeas beautifully.
For something more filling, Pull-Apart Stuffed Bread with Chipotle Carne Asada brings smoky heat and richness that plays perfectly against the light lemony salad. Whether as a meal for two or a table of guests, these pairings round everything out with balance, texture, and flavor you can’t walk away from easily.
Tips For Making Lamb Chickpea Salad
- If you have the time, let the lamb marinate a little longer. Even an extra 15 minutes makes the flavor pop in a way that feels worth the wait.
- I always cook the lamb in batches so it gets that golden sear we all love. Crowding the pan makes it steam and no one wants pale lamb strips.
- Rinsing the chickpeas well keeps the salad fresh and light. Skipping this step can make the whole bowl taste a bit muddy.
- When the flavors feel like they need a little something, I reach for more lemon juice. It brightens everything in such a satisfying way.
Recipe FAQ’s
You can, but it isn’t necessary. Peeling them makes the salad creamier and smoother, but leaving the skins on keeps the prep easy and still tastes great.
Avoid overcooking. Lamb strips cook fast, so sear them quickly on high heat and remove them when they’re just done. A short rest after cooking also helps the juices settle.
Reheat the lamb separately in a pan or microwave in short bursts, then add it back to the chilled salad. This keeps the greens from wilting and the chickpeas from going mushy.
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Lamb and Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
Lamb Mix:
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable stock powder
- 1 lbs lamb fillet trimmed of fat and cut into strips
Salad Mix:
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 15 oz can of chickpeas
- 2 large diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon garlic olive oil
- 1/2 medium lemon juiced
- 1 large avocado pitted and diced
Instructions
- Combine oil, juice, garlic, herbs and stock powder in a bowl. Add the lamb and leave to marinade for 5 minutes (or over night)
- Pan fry lamb on high heat in a little cooking oil spray – in small batches until cooked to your liking.
- Meanwhile, prepare salad in a large bowl with the spinach, chickpeas and tomatoes.
- Mix with oil and lemon juice until fully coated.
- Season with salt and/or pepper to taste
- Arrange lamb and avocado on top.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
