Ingredients
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 or 2 small cucumbers (coarsely grated)
Kosher salt to taste
1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sumac
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Flaky sea salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 to 4 large beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes
1/2 red onion thinly sliced
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 handful of arugula
2 tablespoons vinegar (such as white balsamic, red wine, white wine, or champagne vinegar)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1-Preparing the Yogurt Sauce: First, mix 1 cup Greek yogurt with 1 or 2 small coarsely grated cucumbers, 1 minced garlic clove, 1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and kosher salt to taste in a bowl. Spread this creamy mixture on a large platter as the base for your salad.
2-Assembling the Salad: 1. Slice 3 to 4 large beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes and arrange them over the yogurt sauce on the platter.
2. Season the tomatoes with 1 teaspoon sumac, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, flaky sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
3. In a separate bowl, toss 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 thinly sliced red onion, and 1 cup cooked chickpeas with salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 tablespoons vinegar.
4. Add 1 handful of arugula to the bowl and mix everything gently.
5. Spread this mixture over the seasoned tomatoes on the platter.
Last Step:
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๐ถ Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
๐ฅ Use fresh cucumbers that are well-drained to avoid watery yogurt dressing.
๐ Toast the bread with olive oil to complement the flavors and add crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free option if served without bread
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
