# Smashed Zucchini & Chickpea Salad

This recipe shows how to make a smashed zucchini and chickpea salad with avocado and pistachios.

- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 large zucchini
- 1 salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 0.33 cup red onion
- 1 avocado
- 0.25 cup pistachios
- 1 tahini
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas
- 0.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Smash zucchini into medium-sized pieces using a rolling pin or heavy pan.
3. Place zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt, let it sit for 10 minutes, then remove excess moisture using a paper towel.
4. Place zucchini on a baking sheet, toss with olive oil, paprika, and garlic powder; roast for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway.
5. Roast chickpeas on a separate sheet pan for 10 minutes, then toss with olive oil, paprika, salt, and garlic powder; roast for another 10 minutes.
6. In a bowl, combine the roasted zucchini, cilantro, red onion, avocado, and pistachios.
7. Add the chickpeas, toss gently, and plate the salad.
8. Drizzle with tahini, if desired.

## Equipment

- rolling pin or heavy dish
- colander
- paper towel or rag
- baking sheet

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1124796125263236/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a111467d-a42e-444b-b297-c7e21794fd60
- Extracted: 2025-04-25

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