Description
This Mediterranean Delight Bowl is a vibrant, wholesome dish packed with crisp vegetables, creamy hummus, and crunchy roasted chickpeas. Drizzled with a zesty lemon-garlic dressing, this meal is both nutritious and satisfying. Perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or meal prep, this dish brings the rich flavors of the Mediterranean to your table in just a few simple steps.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
For the Hummus:
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Crispy Chickpeas:
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- ½ cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Hummus:
- In a food processor, blend the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
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Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, canola oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
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Crisp the Chickpeas:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the chickpeas with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-30 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy. Let cool.
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Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine.
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Serve:
- Divide the salad into bowls.
- Add a generous scoop of hummus.
- Sprinkle crispy chickpeas on top.
- Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Store leftover hummus and dressing in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To keep chickpeas crispy, store separately in a dry, airtight container at room temperature.
- Customize with your favorite proteins like grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Swap romaine lettuce for spinach, kale, or arugula for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean