Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 cup

chickpeas

cooked

1 tbsp

sumac

1 tbsp

paprika

1 unit

tomato

1 unit

cucumber lebanese

0.5 unit

red capsicum

1 tbsp

greek yogurt

1 pinch

saffron

dissolved

1 unit

lime

squeeze

1 unit

garlic clove

crushed

1 pinch

pepper

1 pinch

salt

1 tbsp

parsley

chopped

Step 1
~5 min

Combine chickpeas with sumac, paprika, most of the crushed garlic, pepper, and salt.

Step 2
~5 min

Bake the spiced chickpeas in olive oil until lightly browned.

Step 3
~5 min

Prepare the yogurt dressing by mixing yogurt, saffron, the remaining crushed garlic, pepper, salt, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 4
~5 min

Dice the tomato, capsicum, and cucumber into chickpea-sized pieces.

Step 5
~5 min

Combine the spiced chickpeas, diced vegetables, and yogurt dressing.

Step 6
~5 min

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a smoky flavor, grill the capsicum before dicing.

Adjust the amount of sumac to your liking.

Add a drizzle of olive oil for extra richness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The salad can be prepared ahead of time, but add the dressing just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish or light lunch.

Pair with grilled chicken or fish.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled halloumi
Hummus and pita
Tabouli

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Middle East

Cultural Significance

Common in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, often served as part of a mezze.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Ramadan
Eid
Summer Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Picnic
Potluck
Summer BBQ

Popularity Score

65/100

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