Description
Chickpea, Date, and Avocado Salad with Za’atar Vinaigrette is a vibrant dish that combines nutty chickpeas, sweet Medjool dates, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a flavorful za’atar dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for light lunches, picnics, or festive gatherings, offering a delightful mix of textures and tastes. Packed with nutrition and community-friendly, it’s sure to impress your family and friends at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fresh Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp za’atar spice blend
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by rinsing the chickpeas and chopping the vegetables. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, za’atar spice blend, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine.
- For enhanced flavors, refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg