High-Fiber Lemon-Tahini Chickpea & Crisp Veggie Salad
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Protein-rich tender chickpeas tossed with crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh herbs in a zesty whipped lemon-tahini dressing.
Ingredients
- 150g Cooked chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 100g Persian cucumber, diced
- 100g Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 25g Red onion, thinly sliced
- 15g Whole sesame tahini paste
- 1 tbsp Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Warm water (to thin dressing)
- 15g Fresh flat-leaf parsley and mint
- Pinch of ground sumac, sea salt, black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk tahini, fresh lemon juice, warm water, minced garlic (optional), salt, and pepper until light and creamy.
- In a salad bowl, combine rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumbers, halved tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped fresh herbs.
- Pour creamy lemon-tahini dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss to coat every ingredient thoroughly.
- Dust with ground sumac and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
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📚 Scientific Studies & Medical References (5 Sources) ▼
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