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Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad Recipe

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A refreshing and protein-packed Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad featuring crisp vegetables, a tangy tahini-lime dressing, and garnished with crunchy peanuts, cilantro, and sesame seeds for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 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

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

Garnish

  • 1 tbsp chopped peanuts
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse chickpeas: Start by draining and rinsing the chickpeas in a colander. Allow them to drain thoroughly while you prepare the other ingredients.
  2. Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, shredded carrots, diced red bell pepper, thinly sliced red cabbage, and chopped green onions. Gently stir to mix everything together.
  3. Make the dressing: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the tahini, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined.
  4. Toss salad with dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Using a spatula or large spoon, toss gently to ensure all ingredients are well coated.
  5. Prepare garnishes: Chop the peanuts and cilantro, and measure out the sesame seeds for garnish.
  6. Serve and garnish: Transfer the salad to a serving dish, then sprinkle the chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, and sesame seeds evenly over the top. Serve immediately for best freshness and crunch.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, increase the red pepper flakes to 1 teaspoon.
  • Substitute tahini with almond butter for a nutty twist.
  • Use gluten-free soy sauce if you require a gluten-free salad.
  • Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors, but garnish fresh to maintain crunch.
  • Can be served as a light main course or as a side dish alongside grilled proteins.

Find it online: https://sweetworldtastes.com/crunchy-thai-chickpea-salad-recipe/