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This Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed vegan dish bursting with fresh vegetables and a zesty tahini-soy dressing. Combining the crispness of shredded carrots, red bell pepper, and cabbage with the hearty chickpeas, it makes a perfect light meal or side that’s both nutritious and full of bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 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 Ingredients
- 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
Garnishes
- 1 tbsp chopped peanuts
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a colander. Allow them to drain thoroughly while you prep the other ingredients to ensure the salad isn’t watery.
- Mix Vegetables and Chickpeas: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas with shredded carrots, diced red bell pepper, thinly sliced red cabbage, and chopped green onions. Gently stir to mix everything evenly without mashing the chickpeas.
- Make the Dressing: In a smaller bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and minced garlic until smooth and emulsified, ensuring the dressing coats the salad well.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Using a spatula or large spoon, toss gently to ensure all ingredients are well coated in the flavorful dressing.
- Prepare Garnishes: Chop the peanuts and fresh cilantro finely. Measure out the sesame seeds to sprinkle on top, adding texture and a nutty flavor.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Sprinkle the chopped peanuts, cilantro, and sesame seeds evenly over the top. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh crunch and vibrant flavors of this protein-packed vegan salad.
Notes
- For extra protein, add some cooked quinoa or tofu cubes.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup to keep it fully vegan.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste depending on your spice preference.
- Chilling the salad before serving enhances the flavors and crispness.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
