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Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing

Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing for a Healthy Crunch

A delightful Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing that is quick, healthy, and vegan-friendly. Perfect for meal prep or as a side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 Cucumber diced
  • 1 Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 4 cups Mixed Greens
  • 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds optional, toasted
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Tahini or peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or light neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup or agave nectar
  • to taste Salt essential for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Sieve
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by draining and rinsing one can of chickpeas under cold water in a sieve.
  2. Next, chop your fresh vegetables: dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, add sunflower seeds and toast them for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared chickpeas, chopped vegetables, and mixed greens. Drizzle the dressing over and toss gently.
  6. Serve immediately, topped with toasted sunflower seeds for added crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store the salad in an airtight container for up to 4 days and keep the dressing separate until serving.

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