Description
Turkish Chickpea Salad is a bright and refreshing dish that combines the nutty flavor of chickpeas with crunchy vegetables and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a healthy side, this salad is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste. Each bite bursts with vibrant flavors, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp tahini
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly under cold water.
- Chop the red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, chopped vegetables, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust consistency with a splash of water if needed.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg