Pita Salad with Za'atar Tofu and Chickpeas

Name: Pita Salad with Za'atar Tofu and Chickpeas
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 (14-ounce) block firm or, extra-firm tofu; 5 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons, tahini; 2 teaspoons, grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons juice; 1¼ teaspoons, table salt, divided; 1 , (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed; 10 ounces, cherry tomatoes, halved; 3 tablespoons, za'atar; 2 , romaine lettuce hearts (12 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups, pita chips, broken into ½-inch pieces; ½ cup, pepperoncini, stemmed and sliced into rings, divided

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By Claire Schenk

Appears in Cook's Country December/January 2023

A za’atar crust elevates the tofu in this fresh and filling pita salad.

SERVES4

TIME40 minutes

Pita Salad with Za'atar Tofu and Chickpeas

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Pan-seared tofu, chickpeas, and pita chips made this vegan salad hearty enough for dinner.

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