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Tomato, Chickpea, and Feta Salad

by Melissa Pellegrino

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Za’atar—a Middle Eastern spice blend treasured for its savory thyme-oregano flavor—adds a lovely herbal quality to this easy side salad. Serves 6

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3 oz. feta, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
2 tsp. za’atar
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. cherry, grape, or pear tomatoes, halved
1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and patted dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbs. white wine vinegar

In a small bowl, mix together the feta, za’atar and crushed red pepper flakes. Add 1 Tbs. of the oil and let sit while you prepare the rest of the salad.

Put the tomatoes in a large bowl. Stir in the chickpeas and season with 1/4 tsp. salt and a few grinds black pepper.

Add the remaining 2 Tbs. oil and the vinegar. Stir in the feta, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

nutrition information (per serving):
Calories (kcal): 230; Fat (g): 12; Fat Calories (kcal): 110; Saturated Fat (g): 3.5; Protein (g): 9; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 6; Carbohydrates (g): 23; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 1.5; Sodium (mg): 360; Cholesterol (mg): 15; Fiber (g): 6;

photo: Scott Phillips

From Fine Cooking 112 , pp. 44-49

July 7, 2011

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by CookPilates, 9/29/2011Delish! The combination of flavors is spectacular and the Zatar adds great flavor. (I found Zatar @ Whole Foods). I added kalamata olives for garnish too. Great summer salad, great meatless side or lunch dish. Try it...you'll like it.

by katewolfie, 9/17/2011I thought that this salad was tasty but unexciting... my guests however kept coming back for more, so it worked out well in the end.

by Chelsea_in_Victoria, 8/27/2011Amazing - I hate chickpeas, but I love them in this salad! Thanks Melissa for a great way to work them into my diet. And using zatar too! Very nice.

by karinduncker, 7/7/2011Excellent! I added about a tablespoon of chopped mint and a bit of lemon zest. Makes a terrific meatless main course lunch too.

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