Soy Free Cilantro-Lime Romaine & Chickpea Salad

Bright, zesty, and packed 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 do the heavy lifting here, adding a satisfying crunch that holds its own against cool romaine, creamy avocado, and juicy cherry tomatoes. The dressing is a simple whisk-together situation — fresh lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and a touch of honey — and it ties every element together with a punchy, herbaceous kick. Soy can sneak into a surprising number of store-bought dressings and canned goods, but every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of it, so there's no label-scanning required. Pumpkin seeds scattered on top add a subtle nuttiness and a little extra protein if you want to make the bowl even more substantial. It comes together with minimal fuss and looks genuinely impressive, which makes it just as at home on a weeknight dinner table as it does at a casual lunch spread.

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