Description
This Chickpea, Date, and Avocado Salad with Za’atar Vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired salad that combines the sweetness of dates with creamy avocado and savory chickpeas, all tossed in a zesty za’atar dressing.
Ingredients
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Chickpea Salad:
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 6 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Za’atar Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon za’atar seasoning
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 3 cups mixed greens or baby spinach
Instructions
- Za’atar Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, za’atar seasoning, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Salad: In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, chopped dates, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle the za’atar vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
- Serving: Arrange mixed greens or baby spinach on a serving platter or individual plates and spoon the chickpea mixture on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add crumbled feta or goat cheese for extra creaminess.
- Consider adding toasted nuts or seeds like almonds or pistachios for a nice crunch.
- Best served fresh due to the avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
