Za'atar Roasted Chickpea Salad

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix the drained and rinsed chickpeas (15 oz. / 1 small can) with 1 tablespoon of the extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt, and the za'atar (1 tablespoon). Transfer to prepared baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes.

Step 3

While chickpeas are roasting, add the spring mix (4 oz / about 4 cups) to the bowl you mixed the chickpeas in (do NOT rinse the bowl - leave any leftover za'atar and oil in there!). Add 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and toss to combine (the greens will wilt down a bit from vigorous tossing with the oil). Transfer to a large plate, platter, or shallow large bowl.

Step 4

In the same large mixing bowl, add the roasted red pepper strips (1/4 cup), sliced English cucumber (1 cup), crumbled feta cheese (4 oz. / 1 cup), halved cherry tomatoes (8 oz.), thinly sliced red onion (1/4 cup), and chopped fresh herbs (1/4 cup) along with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Add in the roasted chickpeas. Toss together and spread on top of the spring mix.

Step 5

Add some fresh cracked black pepper on top of the salad and serve immediately.