Description
Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad Recipe That You’ll Love! is a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for a quick lunch or as a satisfying side at gatherings. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas and a colorful mix of fresh vegetables, this salad comes alive with a creamy tahini dressing infused with just the right amount of spice. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a fantastic option for busy days or meal prep. Whether served on its own, in lettuce wraps, or alongside your favorite protein, this salad promises to delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 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
- Chopped peanuts for garnish
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas with shredded carrots, diced bell pepper, sliced cabbage, and chopped green onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Prepare garnishes by chopping peanuts and cilantro; sprinkle over the salad before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg