Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Craving a dish that's as nourishing as it is delicious? Try this Chickpea Salad, bursting with crunchy cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and zesty herbs. The creamy lemon-tahini dressing adds a touch of richness while balancing the salad’s flavors. Perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side! Harmonize the doshas by combining cooling ingredients with a grounding protein source. It's an excellent choice for maintaining balance and promoting overall well-being.
Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cucumber, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, chopped parsley, and chopped mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Pour dressing over the chickpea salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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