Sesame Free Cilantro-Lime Romaine & Chickpea Salad

Bright, zesty, and loaded with texture, this salad is the kind of bowl that makes you genuinely excited about eating your greens. Crispy oven-roasted chickpeas seasoned with cumin and smoked paprika sit on top of cool romaine, creamy avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion — it's a serious combination of flavors and crunch in every bite. The dressing is where it all comes together: fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, and a generous handful of cilantro whisked into something bright and herbaceous that coats every leaf perfectly. Sesame-free eating can get tricky with salads because tahini and sesame oil sneak into so many dressings and roasted legume recipes, but every component here is built entirely around olive oil and fresh citrus instead. The optional pumpkin seeds add a satisfying nuttiness without any of the cross-contact concerns that come with sesame-heavy toppings. This is the kind of recipe that works just as well for a weeknight dinner as it does for meal prep — just keep the chickpeas and dressing separate until you're ready to serve so everything stays crisp and fresh.

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