Zesty Lemon Tahini Chickpea Salad
A refreshing and vibrant salad bursting with zesty flavors, creamy tahini, and hearty chickpeas—perfect for picnics or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna packed in water, drained
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium.
- In a bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth. If too thick, add a splash of water.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas and drained tuna. Gently fold together using a spatula.
- Toss in the diced cucumber along with any other preferred veggies like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes.
- Pour your tahini dressing over the chickpea-tuna mixture. Gently fold until well combined. Taste-test and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Let the salad chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg