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Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing

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A vibrant and nutrient-packed chickpea salad with a creamy tahini dressing, perfect for a light meal or a side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients together. Rinse your chickpeas under cold water and let them drain well.
  2. Chop the veggies: Dice your cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Halve your cherry tomatoes.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until smooth.
  4. Combine the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, cucumbers, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Pour the tahini dressing over everything.
  5. Toss and mix: Using two large spoons or your hands, gently toss everything together until well coated.
  6. Chill (optional): Let your salad sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
  7. Taste and adjust: Right before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes.

Notes

This salad is versatile and can be customized with various ingredients. Serve it chilled or at room temperature.

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Keywords: chickpea salad, tahini dressing, healthy salad, vegan, Mediterranean

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