Carrageenan Free Cilantro-Lime Romaine & Chickpea Salad

Bright, zesty, and loaded with texture, this romaine and chickpea salad is the kind of bowl that makes you genuinely excited about eating your greens. The star move here is oven-roasting the chickpeas until they turn golden and crispy — a simple technique that adds serious crunch and makes the whole dish feel more satisfying than your average salad. A from-scratch cilantro-lime dressing ties everything together with fresh herbs, real lime juice, garlic, and a touch of honey, so you know exactly what's going into every bite. That matters more than it might seem, because many bottled dressings and canned convenience foods sneak in carrageenan as a thickener or stabilizer — here, every component is built from whole, recognizable ingredients with zero need for additives. Creamy avocado, cool cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp romaine create layers of flavor and freshness that hold up beautifully against the warm spiced chickpeas. A handful of pumpkin seeds on top adds one final pop of crunch if you want it. This is the kind of salad you'll find yourself making on repeat.

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