Za'atar Chickpea Salad with Fresh Mint

🥘 Ingredients

• baby lettuce
  1 head
• bell pepper (diced)
  1 unit
• black pepper
  1 tsp
• chickpeas
  1 can
• cilantro (chopped)
  1 small bunch
• cooking oil
  1 tbsp
• garlic powder
  ½ tsp
• greek vinaigrette
  2 tbsp
• green olives
  1 c
• lemon
  1 unit
• mini cucumber (sliced)
  1 unit
• mint (chopped)
  1 bunch
• salt
  1 tsp
• yogurt
  2 tbsp
• za'atar spice
  1 tsp

🍳 Cookware

• strainer
• paper towel
• large pan
• large bowl
• small bowl

1. 1

   Drain and rinse chickpeas using a strainer ; thoroughly pat dry with paper towel .

   chickpeas: 1 can
2. 

   2

   Heat cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Toss chickpeas with za'atar spice and garlic powder , then add to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy ⏱️ 5 minutes .

   cooking oil: 1 tbsp, za'atar spice: 1 tsp, garlic powder: ½ tsp
3. 3

   While chickpeas cook, wash and dry all produce. Prepare bell pepper , mini cucumber , and mint .

   bell pepper: 1 unit (diced), mini cucumber: 1 unit (sliced), mint: 1 bunch (chopped)
4. 

   4

   In a large bowl , toss together baby lettuce , diced bell pepper, and sliced cucumber. In a small bowl , combine yogurt , cilantro , juice from lemon , and greek vinaigrette . Whisk until smooth.

   baby lettuce: 1 head, yogurt: 2 tbsp, cilantro: 1 small bunch (chopped), lemon: 1 unit, greek vinaigrette: 2 tbsp
5. 5

   Divide salad among plates. Top with crispy chickpeas, green olives , fresh mint, and as much dressing as you like. Taste and season with salt and black pepper . Serve immediately.

   green olives: 1 c, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp