Description
Easy to make and full of Middle Eastern spices, this Vegan Lebanese Shawarma Salad is a fun twist that’s sure to hit the spot for shawarma lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
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Base Salad Ingredients:
- 3 heads romaine hearts lettuce, chopped *
- 3 mini cucumbers, diced
- 1 ½ cups grape/cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup red onions, thinly sliced (or pickled red onions)
- 1 – [ 15 oz. ] can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Handful of grated carrots (optional)
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini (optional) (+/-) *
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 cup hummus *
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ to 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Place all the Salad Base Ingredients into a large bowl, mix well, set aside.
- Add the Dressing Ingredients into a bowl, whisk well until smooth and emulsified.
- Taste test for flavor, add more ingredients to the dressing, if needed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, mix well to completely coat the salad ingredients. Taste test and add more seasonings as needed.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 2 to 3