Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad Recipe That You’ll Love!
This Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas and fresh, colorful vegetables, this salad is enveloped in a creamy tahini dressing that adds just the right amount of spice. With its delightful crunch and burst of flavors, it makes an excellent standalone meal or a refreshing side dish. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this salad is not only delicious but incredibly versatile—perfect for lunch, picnics, or as part of a larger spread. Enjoy every satisfying bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- For the dressing: 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)
- For garnish: 1 tbsp chopped peanuts, 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, ½ tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a colander.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas with carrots, red bell pepper, red cabbage, and green onions.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare garnishes by chopping peanuts and cilantro.
- Serve immediately in a dish topped with peanuts, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg