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A delicious plate of Mediterranean Chickpea Wedge Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea Wedge Salad

A refreshing and hearty salad that combines roasted chickpeas with fresh vegetables and a tangy hummus dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 403

Ingredients
  

Chickpeas
  • 425 g chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp coriander
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
Salad
  • 2 whole romaine lettuce hearts cut into wedges
  • 0.5 whole medium cucumber thinly sliced into half moons
  • 0.5 whole small red onion thinly sliced into half moons
  • 2 whole roasted red peppers thinly sliced
  • 60 ml feta cheese crumbled
Hummus Dressing
  • 60 ml hummus
  • 30 ml tahini
  • 15 ml lemon juice from half a lemon
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 45 ml olive oil

Equipment

  • Baking Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Place drained and rinsed chickpeas on a paper towel or kitchen towel to dry completely.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, then place on a large half sheet baking pan lined with parchment paper, making sure the chickpeas are in a single layer.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through to ensure they crisp up evenly on all sides. Set aside to cool.
  5. Meanwhile, make the hummus dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together hummus, tahini, lemon juice, and salt. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and mix until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
  6. Slice romaine lettuce hearts in half or in quarters (depending on the size) to create large, individual portions. Place them on one large tray or on individual plates.
  7. Top each lettuce heart with equal amounts of cucumber, red onion, and roasted red peppers. Top with heaping spoonfuls of roasted chickpeas. Then, drizzle the hummus dressing on top and garnish with crumbled feta cheese.
  8. Serve immediately or at room temperature with some pita bread on the side.

Notes

This salad can be served as a light meal or a side dish. Feel free to add more vegetables or use your favorite type of cheese for a different flavor profile.