Description
A refreshing, protein-rich Mediterranean salad with tahini dressing, crispy cucumbers, and bright herbs for a light summer dish
Ingredients
Scale
1 can chickpeas (15 oz)
1/4 cup tahini
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1 English cucumber
1/2 red onion
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper
Instructions
Rinse chickpeas and pat dry
Sauté garlic in oil 30 seconds
Mix tahini, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup water
Add chickpeas, cucumbers, onions, herbs, dressing, and seasonings
Refrigerate 30 minutes
Notes
Rinse chickpeas thoroughly to reduce gassiness
Stir tahini before measuring to loosen it
Use fresh lemon juice for brightness
English cucumbers reduce excess moisture
Cure red onion with lemon juice after slicing
First-press olive oil enhances depth
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Healthy Lunch Ideas for Work & School
- Method: Cold preparation with brief sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg