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Mediterranean style chickpea salad light healthy hearty
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MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH SPICY ROASTED CHICKPEAS

This Mediterranean Salad With Spicy Roasted Chickpeas is healthy, hearty and also full of protein, vitamins and fiber. Perfect for a weekday lunch.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Salad
Servings: 4

Ingredients

FOR THE ROASTED CHICKPEAS:

  • 1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas, rinsed well and drained
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN SALAD:

  • 4 cups romaine lettuce , chopped (or any lettuce of your choice)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
  • 2-3 large roasted red peppers
  • 1 small english cucumber , cut into cubes
  • 2 scallions , chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives

DRESSING:

  • salt , pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2-3 Tbsp vinegar (apple cider or white)

Instructions

FOR THE ROASTED CHICKPEAS:

  • Preheat oven to 400 F (205 C). Line a baking sheet with with aluminum foil.
  • Place chickpeas in a bowl, add olive oil, cumin, chill powder, Cayenne pepper and salt. Toss well, making sure chickpeas are evenly covered with spices.
  • Spread chickpeas in an even layer over baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, until they are crisp.
  • Let them cool, before you add them to the salad.

FOR THE SALAD:

  • Add chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, scallions, olives, feta cheese and chickpeas to a bowl.
  • Dress with salt, pepper, olive oil and vinegar.

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Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6420IU | Vitamin C: 87.5mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1.4mg