Chickpea, Date and Avocado Salad with Za’Atar Vinaigrette

Time: 25 minutes

Serves: 3-4 servings

Ingredients:

Salad Ingredients

• 12 ounces Romaine, chopped

• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

• 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese (optional)

• 1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

• 1/2 cup roasted pepitas

• 3 medjool dates, pitted and diced

• 1 avocado, quartered

Za’atar Shallot Vinaigrette Ingredients

• 1 small shallot, finely chopped

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 2 teaspoons za'atar seasoning

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a jar. Seal and shake vigorously for 10 seconds or until emulsified.

2. Toss the salad. Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl and drizzle evenly with the vinaigrette. Gently toss until evenly combined.

3. Serve. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Source: Gimme Some Oven

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