Roasted Potato Pesto Salad with Spicy Chipotle Chickpeas

Roasted potato pesto salad with spicy chipotle chickpeas. A delicious and comforting vegan salad that’s packed with flavor!

This recipe was originally shared in 2018 and it just got a makeover!

If you’re looking for a delicious, satisfying and not at all boring salad, this is it. This salad is packed with flavor from a simple vegan pesto, spicy chipotle chickpeas and delicious salted roasted potatoes. The potatoes and chickpeas make it hearty and satisfying. It’s a great salad to serve as a main or side dish.

How to Make a Roasted Potato Pesto Salad:

Start by preparing the potatoes and chickpeas. Spread them on a large baking sheet (or two medium baking sheets). Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure that the potatoes and chickpeas both get lightly crispy. Drizzle with oil and add a pinch of salt. Sprinkle the smoked paprika and chipotle on the chickpeas and toss to cover.

Roast the potatoes and chickpeas for 30-40 minutes or until golden and crispy on the outside.

Meanwhile, make the pesto by adding all the ingredients to a food processor. Toss the roasted potatoes with the prepared pesto. Serve with your favorite leafy greens and top with chickpeas and nutritional yeast (for a bit of a cheesy taste and a protein and vitamin B12 boost). Enjoy!

Notes on Substitutions:

• This pesto is nut-free thanks to sunflower seeds, but feel free to use any other seeds or nuts. Toasted sliced almonds or pepitas are delicious options.
• For extra flavor, you can replace the spinach in the pesto for additional basil.
• Not a fan of spice? This recipe is not overly spicy, but feel free to skip the chipotle to make smokey paprika chickpeas. You can also keep it simple with just a pinch of salt.
• Alternatively, you can make this recipe spicier by adding more chipotle or even a pinch of cayenne.

This is a great recipe to serve at a barbecue, to whip up for a quick weeknight or weekend meal or to serve at a potluck with friends. It can be eaten cold or warm, though it is best when fresh and warm.

This roasted potato pesto salad has been one of my favorites for years and I hope you’ll love it too! Trust me, you need this salad in your life.

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Looking for more cozy vegan salads? Check out my winter salad with crispy tofu and rice, vegan Caesar salad with chickpea croutons or roasted potato and chickpea salad.

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