Crispy Chickpea Salad
A Mediterranean-style salad of crisp oven-roasted chickpeas, romaine, fresh vegetables, feta, and a bright lemon dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 220°C and place a rimmed baking sheet inside while the oven heats.
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Step 2
Put the thoroughly dried chickpeas in the large mixing bowl. Toss them with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, cumin, paprika, and ⅝ tsp (3 gr) salt until evenly coated.
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Step 3
Carefully spread the seasoned chickpeas on the hot baking sheet. Roast at 220°C until crisp and browned, stirring once halfway through.
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Step 4
Whisk the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil with the lemon juice, garlic, black pepper, and remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt until combined.
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Step 5
Prepare the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley as noted, then place them in the large mixing bowl.
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Step 6
Add the feta and prepared lemon dressing to the vegetables, then toss gently until evenly coated.
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Step 7
Divide the salad among four plates, top with the hot crispy chickpeas, and serve immediately.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash produce before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume within 3 days; store roasted chickpeas separately when possible, as they soften after refrigeration.
Risk factors
- Cut raw produce
- Cooked legumes and feta held at room temperature