Salad
Warm Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Yogurt Dressing
A quick, warm salad that's more substantial than a typical salad. Uses your chickpeas and spinach, with a simple yogurt dressing.
About this recipe
Warm Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Yogurt Dressing is a salad lunch for 2 that comes together with no stove at all — just prep, toss and serve., and it takes around 15 min start to finish. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 1 can (approx. 400g), drained and rinsed chickpeas
- 150g, fresh spinach
- 1/4, finely chopped onion
- 3 tbsp yogurt
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cooking oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tbsp water
Equipment
Method
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, garam masala, salt, pepper, and 1 tsp cooking oil to make the dressing. Set aside.
~3 min
- 2
Heat 1 tsp cooking oil in the pot over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sautéSauté.Cook quickly in a little fat over medium-high heat, keeping the food moving.Glossary → until translucent, about 3 minutes.
~3 min
- 3
Add the drained chickpeas and 2 tbsp water to the pot. Stir and cook for 5 minutes until heated through and slightly tender.
~5 min
- 4
Add the spinach to the pot with the chickpeas and onions. Stir gently until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
~2 min
- 5
Transfer the warm chickpea and spinach mixture to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the prepared yogurt dressing and toss lightly. Serve immediately.
~2 min
Cook's notes
- Dice the onion before anything heats up so it’s ready when the pan is — a even dice cooks evenly. How to dice an onion →
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 15 min.
Storage & leftovers
Best eaten fresh. If you’re prepping ahead, keep the dressing separate and only toss just before serving so it stays crisp — store the parts in the fridge for up to a day.
Frequently asked
How long does Warm Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Yogurt Dressing take to make? +
Around 15 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: pot. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
Can I make Warm Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Yogurt Dressing ahead of time? +
Best eaten fresh. If you’re prepping ahead, keep the dressing separate and only toss just before serving so it stays crisp — store the parts in the fridge for up to a day.
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