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Thai Chickpea Salad

Zesty Thai Chickpea Salad: Quick, Crunchy & Satisfying!

Discover the vibrant flavors of Thai Chickpea Salad, a quick, nutritious, and satisfying dish perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots or grated zucchini
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Tahini or sunflower seed butter
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup for vegan
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
For the Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Peanuts omit for nut-free
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro or Parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thai Chickpea Salad
  1. Begin by opening a can of chickpeas and draining them thoroughly in a colander. Rinse under cold water to remove excess sodium and dry with a clean towel.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, shredded carrots, diced red bell pepper, finely sliced red cabbage, and chopped green onions. Toss gently.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and minced garlic until smooth.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture. Fold the salad and dressing together gently.
  5. Sprinkle chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, and sesame seeds on top. Lightly toss the salad again.
  6. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly for better crunch. Adjust dressing ingredients according to taste preferences. Store components separately for best freshness.

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