Description
A vibrant, flavorful salad featuring a blend of chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a tangy sesame dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups chickpeas (cooked or canned)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cups red cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1 bunch green onions (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons tahini (or smooth peanut butter)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or any neutral oil)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
- Chopped peanuts (optional for a nut-free option)
- Fresh cilantro (or parsley)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas if using canned.
- Combine the chickpeas, shredded carrots, diced red bell pepper, sliced red cabbage, and chopped green onions in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together tahini, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately or let chill in the fridge.
Notes
For best freshness, avoid freezing as the vegetables might become soggy once thawed. Add a splash more lime juice or soy sauce before serving to refresh flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg