Baharat Roasted Chickpea Salad

A vibrant, protein-packed salad that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. Crispy roasted chickpeas coated with Cybele’s Harvest Baharat Seasoning provide warmth and spice, while a nutty, herbaceous tahini dressing infused with Cybele’s Harvest Dried Mint and brightened with Cybele’s Harvest Sumac ties it all together. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or part of a mezze spread.

Ingredients

What You’ll Need (Serves 4):

For the Chickpeas:

• 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  
• 2 tbsp olive oil
  
• 1.5 tbsp Cybele’s Harvest Baharat Seasoning
  
• 1 tsp salt
  

For the Salad:

• 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or romaine)
  
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  
• 1 small cucumber, diced
  
• ½ red onion, chopped
  
• ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  

For the Dressing:

• 3 tbsp tahini
  
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, finely grated
  
• 1 tsp Cybele’s Harvest Dried Mint
  
• ½ tsp Cybele’s Harvest Sumac
  
• 1–2 tbsp water (to thin as needed)
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  
  

How to Make It

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Roast the Chickpeas
   Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Toss chickpeas with olive oil, Baharat, and salt. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Roast 25–30 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crisp.
   
2. Prepare the Dressing
    In a small bowl, whisk tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dried mint, and sumac. Add water gradually until smooth and pourable. Season with salt and pepper.
   
3. Assemble the Salad
   On a large platter or bowl, layer greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, and feta (if using).
   
4. Top and Dress
   Scatter roasted chickpeas over the salad. Drizzle generously with the tahini–mint–sumac dressing just before serving. Toss lightly to combine.
   
   

Why This Recipe Works

What Makes It Special?

• Crispy Meets Creamy: Crunchy roasted chickpeas pair with silky tahini dressing.
  
• Spice Depth: Baharat’s warm blend of cumin, cinnamon, and allspice adds depth.
  
• Fresh & Citrusy: Sumac and lemon brighten the rich dressing.
• Plant-Based & Filling: A wholesome vegetarian main or side.
  
  

Serving Ideas

Serve With:

• Warm pita or flatbreads
  
• Grilled halloumi or falafel
• Roasted eggplant or zucchini
  
• Mezze platters with hummus, baba ghanoush, and olives