Chickpea and Tahini Salad
Boost your mealtime routine with this vibrant and nutritious Chickpea and Tahini Salad, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s as delicious as it is easy to prepare. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a zing of red onion, this salad is brought to life with a creamy tahini dressing loaded with the bright flavors of lemon, garlic, and cumin. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s a healthy and satisfying option for busy weeknights, meal prep, or as a refreshing side dish. Perfect served chilled or at room temperature, this salad is ideal for those seeking a quick, plant-based recipe that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Garnish with fresh parsley for a final touch of earthy elegance!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and water. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Add more water if necessary to achieve your desired consistency.
Pour the tahini dressing over the chickpea mixture. Gently toss until the salad ingredients are well coated in the dressing.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice as needed.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold or at room temperature as a light meal or a side dish. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.4 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2059 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.9 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.0 g | 164% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.8 g | ||
| Protein | 57.3 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4034 mg | 310% | |
| Iron | 16098.4 mg | 89436% | |
| Potassium | 3292 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
