Description
A vibrant explosion of flavors and textures, this Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad is satisfying, healthy, and incredibly refreshing, perfect for any 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 (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- ½ tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a colander and allow to rest.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, red cabbage, and green onions; stir gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and garlic until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and sesame seeds, then serve immediately.
Notes
Rinse chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess sodium. Choose fresh, colorful vegetables for best flavor and crunch. Store the dressing separately if leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg