Chickpea Croutons (For Salads, Pasta Salads and More!)

Name: Chickpea Croutons (For Salads, Pasta Salads and More!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 16oz chickpeas canned; extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tbsp; 1/2 tsp iodized salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp dried parsley; 1 tsp dried oregano

6 steps

Prep:15minCook:20min

These chickpea croutons are revolutionary, bringing a whole new healthy version of your favorite crunchy part of any salad. Use these for salads, pasta salads, or anything else your heart desires! 1 Serving = ~1 TBSP Croutons Looking for a pasta salad recipe? Try out our Summery Shrimp Pasta Salad!

Updated at: Sat, 19 Jul 2025 18:47:33 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories58.9 kcal (3%)

Total Fat2 g (3%)

Carbs7.9 g (3%)

Sugars0 g (0%)

Protein2.8 g (6%)

Sodium305.5 mg (15%)

Fiber2.6 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

16 ozchickpeas canned

½ Tbspextra virgin olive oil

½ tspiodized salt

½ tspblack pepper

1 tspdried parsley

1 tspdried oregano

Instructions

Step 1

Drain the can of chickpeas and rinse well!

Step 2

Spread on a paper towel, then take another sheet of paper towel to completely pat dry, gently.

Paper Towel

Step 3

Combine the salt, pepper, parsley, and oregano into a bowl.

Bowl

iodized salt½ tsp

dried parsley1 tsp

black pepper½ tsp

dried oregano1 tsp

Step 4

Drizzle the olive oil over the chickpeas then add the combined spices, toss thoroughly.

extra virgin olive oil½ Tbsp

Step 5

Toss the chickpeas into your air fryer for 10m at 400. Preheating unnecessary!

Air FryerHeat

Step 6

Cool your freshly fried chickpeas in the fridge for at least 30m before serving with your choice of salad, pasta salad, or whatever else your heart desires!