Greek Salad Bowl with Roasted Chickpeas, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Feta Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful Greek Salad Bowl featuring crispy roasted chickpeas, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, salty Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all served on a fresh bed of greens with a blend of Mediterranean-inspired spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Pitted Kalamata Olives
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese
- 1 8 oz. Jar of Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- 2 Cans of Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Salad greens (as much as you want)
Seasonings & Dressing
- 1 tbsp Curry powder
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt & Cracked Black Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C) to prepare for roasting the chickpeas and tomatoes quickly and evenly.
- Prepare Chickpeas and Tomatoes: Spread the drained and rinsed chickpeas evenly on a baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil, then generously sprinkle with curry powder, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and cracked black pepper. Add the sun-dried tomatoes to the pan as well.
- Roast Ingredients: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and roast for 10 minutes until chickpeas are slightly crispy and sun-dried tomatoes release their flavors.
- Slice Olives: While the chickpeas cook, cut the pitted Kalamata olives in half to enhance their flavor and texture in the salad.
- Chop Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Once roasted, separate the chickpeas and sun-dried tomatoes. Use a knife and fork to chop the sun-dried tomatoes into smaller bite-sized pieces to ensure even distribution in the salad.
- Assemble the Salad Bowl: Begin by placing a bed of fresh salad greens into your bowl. Then, layer the feta cheese, halved Kalamata olives, followed by the roasted chickpeas and chopped sun-dried tomatoes on top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Mix the ingredients gently if desired, taste for seasoning adjustments, and enjoy your flavorful Greek Salad Bowl immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh tomatoes if you prefer a less intense flavor than sun-dried tomatoes.
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or tofu.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- Use fresh lemon juice and oregano for an optional dressing variation.
- Roasting time may vary slightly depending on your oven—monitor chickpeas to avoid burning.
Keywords: Greek Salad, Chickpea Salad, Roasted Chickpeas, Mediterranean Salad, Feta Cheese Salad, Healthy Salad Bowl
