Shawarma-Spiced Chickpea Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Category Salad | Vegetarian | High-Protein
Servings 3–4
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes

Intro

This hearty chickpea salad is packed with bold shawarma flavor and balanced by a tangy yogurt dressing. Roasted chickpeas take on a golden crispness while absorbing deep spice notes. Served over greens with fresh veggies, it’s a protein-rich vegetarian option that satisfies on every level.

Ingredients

For the chickpeas:

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp shawarma spice
Pinch of salt

For the salad:

2 cups mixed greens
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

For the dressing:

1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Roast the Chickpeas
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chickpeas with olive oil, shawarma spice, and salt. Spread on a tray and roast 10 minutes until lightly crisped.
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion. Top with warm chickpeas.
Dress and Serve
Drizzle with yogurt dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

Serving Suggestions

Top with crumbled feta or serve with warm pita on the side.

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