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Israeli Spiced Tomato And Chickpea Salad

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๐ŸŒฟ Enjoy a vibrant and healthy salad featuring sumac-spiced tomatoes and chickpeas paired with a creamy yogurt dressing.
๐Ÿ… This dish is packed with fresh flavors and protein, making it a refreshing, nourishing meal or side.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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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.

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Notes

๐ŸŒถ Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
๐Ÿฅ’ Use fresh cucumbers that are well-drained to avoid watery yogurt dressing.
๐Ÿž Toast the bread with olive oil to complement the flavors and add crunch.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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