Chestnut Free Cilantro-Lime Romaine & Chickpea Salad

Bright, zesty, and packed 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 roasting the chickpeas until they're golden and crisp — patting them completely dry before they hit the oven is the secret to that satisfying crunch that holds up even after you dress the salad. A punchy cilantro-lime vinaigrette ties everything together, with fresh garlic, honey, and a generous squeeze of lime giving it that restaurant-quality depth you'd never guess came from a small mixing bowl. Creamy diced avocado, cool cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes round out the base, while a handful of pumpkin seeds adds one more layer of crunch if you're feeling it. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, including chestnuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, feel-good cooking. It's the kind of salad that works as a weeknight main or a crowd-pleasing side, and it comes together with minimal fuss from a short list of pantry staples and fresh produce.

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