Vegetable and Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing

This Vegetable and Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious dish, perfect for a healthy midnight snack. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas and fresh vegetables, it's both satisfying and refreshing.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 1 cup (240g), drained and rinsed
• Cucumber - 1 medium (150g), diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup (150g), halved
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium (150g), diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium (50g), finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup (15g), chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons (30g)
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon (3g), or to taste
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon (1g), or to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
3. Pour the tahini dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for a chilled version.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 360 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber, promoting satiety and digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables, supporting overall health.

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