Mediterranean chickpea wedge salad with hummus dressing is the king of all salads. It's a beautifully presented salad served as a wedge salad on a halved heart of romaine, topped with roasted chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, and a delicious creamy hummus dressing which gives this dish that familiar, deconstructed falafel flavour that is going to blow your mind. Seriously, this is reason enough to keep extra cans of chickpeas on hand! You’ve got to try this one. It's SO good.
This chickpea wedge salad is the perfect meal on it's own with a side of pita bread. You can also serve it as part of a full-course meal with Chicken Souvlaki, Lamb Souvlaki, or Souvlaki Beef Shish Kebabs, a pot of One Pot Rice Pilaf, and Greek Lemon Roasted Baby Potatoes.
Ingredients
To make this delicious Mediterranean chickpea wedge salad with hummus dressing, you will need the following ingredients:
- chickpeas - you will need one 15 oz. can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed. Chickpeas are an unassuming and inexpensive ingredient, but that doesn’t mean they can’t transform into something truly stellar. Toss them with olive oil and your favourite blend of spices, bake until golden brown and crunchy, and you will not believe how much flavour they add to this or any dish. In fact, you could double the recipe for the chickpeas and keep them on hand as a healthy snack all week! For this recipe, toss the chickpeas in the following ingredients:
- olive oil
- cumin
- paprika
- coriander
- cinnamon
- salt and pepper
- romaine lettuce hearts - you could easily also adapt this entire salad using pre-bagged lettuce (stick with romaine or switch to fresh spinach, spring greens, or even mesclun!).
- cucumber
- red onion
- roasted red peppers - you can use storebought roasted red peppers or roast your own. I provide full instructions for roasting red pepper in this Roasted Red Pepper Hummus recipe.
- feta cheese
- hummus dressing - made with hummus, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil.
You will also need measuring spoons, half sheet baking pan, and mixing bowls.
How to Make the Best Mediterranean Chickpea Wedge Salad with Hummus Dressing
- Roast the chickpeas. Place drained and rinsed chickpeas on a paper towel or kitchen towel to dry completely. In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Stir to combine, then place on a large half sheet baking pan lined with parchment paper, making sure the chickpeas are in a single layer. Bake in a 400F preheated oven for 25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through to ensure they crisp up evenly on all sides. Set aside to cool.
- Make the hummus dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together hummus, tahini, lemon juice, and salt. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and mix until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
- Assemble the salad. Slice romaine lettuce hearts in half or in quarters (depending on the size) to create large, individual portions. Place them on one large tray or on individual plates. Top each lettuce heart with equal amounts of cucumber, red onion, and roasted red peppers. Top with heaping spoonfuls of roasted chickpeas. Then, drizzle the hummus dressing on top and garnish with crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve. Serve immediately or at room temperature with some pita bread on the side.
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Recipe
Mediterranean Chickpea Wedge Salad
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Mediterranean chickpea wedge salad combines chickpeas, crunchy vegetable toppings, and hummus dressing for a delicious deconstructed falafel flavour.
Ingredients
Chickpea Wedge Salad:
- 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 romaine lettuce hearts, cut into wedges
- ½ medium cucumber, thinly sliced into half moons
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced into half moons
- 2 roasted red peppers, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Hummus Dressing:
- ¼ cup hummus
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- juice from half a lemon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Place drained and rinsed chickpeas on a paper towel or kitchen towel to dry completely.
- In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Stir to combine, then place on a large half sheet baking pan lined with parchment paper, making sure the chickpeas are in a single layer.
- Bake for 25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through to ensure they crisp up evenly on all sides. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, make the hummus dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together hummus, tahini, lemon juice, and salt. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and mix until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
- Slice romaine lettuce hearts in half or in quarters (depending on the size) to create large, individual portions. Place them on one large tray or on individual plates.
- Top each lettuce heart with equal amounts of cucumber, red onion, and roasted red peppers. Top with heaping spoonfuls of roasted chickpeas. Then, drizzle the hummus dressing on top and garnish with crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve immediately or at room temperature with some pita bread on the side.
Notes
Roasted chickpeas: Chickpeas are an unassuming and inexpensive ingredient that can transform into something truly spectacular. Toss them with olive oil and your favourite blend of spices, bake until golden brown and crunchy, and you will not believe how much flavour they add to this or any dish. In fact, you could double the recipe just for the chickpeas and keep them on hand as a healthy snack all week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Katie says
Made this for the family and it was a hit!
Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says
Thank you Katie! So happy you liked the recipe!
Shadi Hasanzade says
The flavors here are perfect! I love the spices and the crunch, can't wait to try this new recipe!
Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says
Thanks Shadi! Let me know what you think.
Megan Ellam says
Oh Sam! This looks absolutely delicious! I am seriously going to make this for my lunch today. All of it looks so damn good. Thanks for yet another awesome recipe.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Thank you so much! Let me know how it goes 🙂
Amanda Mason says
So much wonderful flavor going on in this recipe, I'm loving it!! The coriander and cumin pair perfectly with the chickpeas. And yes, this salad is gorgeous. It paired perfectly with my steak but this would be amazing with any Greek meal.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Thank you so much Amanda! I agree 🙂