Roasted Chickpea and Za’atar Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

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A zesty and crunchy vegetarian salad featuring roasted chickpeas dusted with aromatic za’atar and a bright lemon dressing. This Mediterranean vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, olive oil, and za’atar seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 teaspoons za’atar seasoning in a bowl until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 25-30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until crispy and golden.
  3. Step 3: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 diced medium cucumber, and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes.
  4. Step 4: Whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until emulsified.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently. Top with the warm roasted chickpeas and serve immediately.

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