Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad bursting with flavors from chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- ½ tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by draining and rinsing the chickpeas in a colander, letting them sit until they dry thoroughly.
- Combine the chickpeas, shredded carrots, diced red bell pepper, thinly sliced red cabbage, and chopped green onions in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the tahini, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a smaller bowl until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish and top with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Notes
For meal prep, store the salad without dressing and garnish. Dress right before serving for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg