Description
A vibrant, protein-rich salad bowl with roasted chickpeas, pickled onions, and a smoky harissa dressing. Perfect for vegetarians and health enthusiasts, this meal combines texture and flavor in 20 minutes. Serve as a light lunch or a hearty side.
Ingredients
1 cup dried chickpeas (190g) or 1x 400g canned
Olive oil (1-2 tbsp), high smoke point
3 medium carrots, cut into batons
3/4 cup giant couscous (160g), instant/pearled
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
2 cups fresh spinach baby leaves (or lettuce mix)
1 tbsp each parsley, cilantro, or dill, chopped
4 oz feta cheese (120g), crumbled (or vegan feta)
2 tbsp pistachios, chopped or slivered
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar if alcohol not restricted)
4 oz Greek yogurt (120g), plain or vegan
2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp harissa paste, adjust to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C fan)
Rinse chickpeas under cold water and pat dry
Toss chickpeas, carrots, spices, and oil in a bowl until well coated
Spread mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer
Optionally make couscous by boiling 120ml water with spices, adding couscous, letting sit 5 minutes
In a jar, combine vinegar, 2 tbsp water, and 1 tbsp sugar; add sliced red onion and let marinate 10 minutes
Mix Greek yogurt, tahini, harissa, and 1 tbsp water for dressing
Roast chickpeas and carrots for 20 minutes, shaking tray after 10 minutes for even browning
Arrange spinach, couscous, roasted chickpeas/carrots, pickled onions, and pistachios in bowls
Drizzle dressing over components and sprinkle feta
Notes
For best results, use air-dried chickpeas (not canned) for crispiness
Instant couscous cooks in 5 minutes, while dried takes 15
Vegan option: use tofu feta and oat yogurt
Harissa can be substituted with chili powder for mild heat
Store leftovers in an airtight container (excluding dressing) for up to 48 hours
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: RECIPES
- Method: Roasting and Pickling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern/Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg