Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad
Discover the delightful Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad that’s bound to become your new favorite! This vibrant salad is a protein-packed medley of chickpeas and fresh vegetables, all brought together by a creamy tahini dressing with a zesty kick. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish can be whipped up in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for lunch, dinner sides, or healthy snacking. Its combination of textures and flavors will keep you coming back for more. Plus, it’s customizable—feel free to add your favorite veggies or adjust the spices to suit your palate. Enjoy this refreshing salad at picnics, potlucks, or as part of your meal prep routine!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp chopped peanuts
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, shredded carrots, diced red bell pepper, sliced red cabbage, and green onions.
- 3. In a smaller bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes until smooth.
- 4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- 5. Garnish with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg