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Crispy Chickpea and Cucumber Tahini Salad

Crispy Chickpea and Cucumber Tahini Salad You’ll Love

Enjoy a delightful Crispy Chickpea and Cucumber Tahini Salad full of fresh ingredients and bold flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1.5 cups Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 large Cucumber peeled and diced
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Mint chopped
For the Chickpeas
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin recommended
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
For the Tahini Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Tahini or cashew butter
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup or agave syrup
  • 2–4 tbsp Water to adjust consistency

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 400g of chickpeas, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for 10–15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of tahini, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup until smooth. Gradually add 2–4 tablespoons of water to achieve a creamy consistency.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint. Toss gently to mix.
  4. Once chickpeas are crispy, allow them to cool slightly. Then, add them to the cucumber mixture. Pour the tahini dressing over and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Dry chickpeas well for maximum crispiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping dressing separate.

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