Charred Mediterranean Vegetable and Chickpea Salad

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A hearty salad featuring smoky grilled vegetables combined with protein-rich chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs zucchini, red bell pepper, eggplant into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss 2 medium sliced zucchinis, 1 large chopped red bell pepper, and 1 medium cubed eggplant with 3 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: Grill the vegetables for 4-5 minutes per side until charred and tender.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the grilled vegetables with 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas.
  4. Step 4: Whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove to make a dressing. Pour over the salad and toss to coat.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese. Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper before serving.

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