Zaatar Chickpea Salad

This Zaatar Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and nutritious Lebanese dish that combines protein-rich chickpeas with aromatic zaatar spices, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing. Perfect as a light meal or a hearty side dish, it brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 240 grams (drained and rinsed)
• Cucumber - 1 medium (diced)
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams (halved)
• Red onion - 1/4 medium (finely chopped)
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams (chopped)
• Zaatar spice blend - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the zaatar spice blend, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is well coated.
4. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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