Description
Experience the vibrant flavors and satisfying crunch of the Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad Recipe That You’ll Love! This refreshing salad is a delightful fusion of protein-packed chickpeas, colorful vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing with just the right amount of spice. Perfect for meal prep or as a quick side dish, this salad not only excites your taste buds but also nourishes your body. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can whip up this nutritious dish in no time, making it an ideal choice for busy days or casual gatherings. Enjoy it on its own, in wraps, or serve alongside your favorite main dishes for a well-rounded meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped peanuts
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly in a colander.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, red cabbage, and green onions. Stir gently to mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare garnishes by chopping peanuts and cilantro.
- Transfer salad to a serving dish and sprinkle with garnishes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg