Za'atar Roasted Chickpea & Lemon Salad

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A vibrant Mediterranean-inspired salad with crunchy roasted chickpeas, zesty lemon, and fresh herbs, ready in 30 minutes. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chickpeas, olive oil, za'atar spice blend 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 2, 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Drain and rinse 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas thoroughly, patting dry with paper towels. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp za'atar spice blend in a bowl until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Spread chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, shaking the pan halfway, until golden and crispy around the edges.
  3. Step 3: While chickpeas roast, squeeze juice from 1 large lemon over 5 oz mixed greens in a large bowl. Add 1 cup cherry tomatoes and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, then toss gently to combine.
  4. Step 4: Once chickpeas are done, let cool for 5 minutes before adding to the salad bowl with 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese. Toss again to distribute ingredients evenly.

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