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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing Recipe

A delicious and simple chickpea salad recipe that you can make in just 15 minutes. It's a variation of tabbouleh salad, but it's more filling and nourishing
Course lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 510kcal
Author Mihaela

Ingredients

Chickpea Salad Ingredients

  • 1 can (15oz/425g) chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups (360g) chopped tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cup (180g) chopped cucumber
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • a handful of fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 cup (175g) pomegranate seeds
  • 2 Tbsp toasted pine nuts, to garnish (optional)

Tahini Dressing

  • 1/4 cup (60ml) tahini paste
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice
  • 2-3 Tbsp water
  • 1 garlic clove minced or pressed
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 Tbsp raw honey

Instructions

  • Put the dressing ingredients together in a small jar. Fit the lid tight and shake vigorously until fully combined and smooth.
  • In a large bowl, mix all salad ingredients. Pour the dressing over and toss well to combine.
  • Serve the salad on its own or with warm pita bread.

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Nutrition

Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1030mg | Potassium: 1158mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 731IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 8mg