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Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad

Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad: A Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Treat

This Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed vegan dish bursting with flavor and texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinse thoroughly to reduce sodium content.
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots No substitutions needed.
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Can replace with cucumber or broccoli.
  • 2 cups Red Cabbage Substitute with any crunchy vegetable if desired.
  • 3 Green Onions Diced red onion can be used in place.
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Tahini Swap with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari if gluten-free.
  • 1 lime Lime Juice Lemon juice can be used if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Replace with maple syrup for vegans.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to your heat preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Can be omitted if intolerant.
  • 2 Garlic Garlic powder can be used in place.
For Topping
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Peanuts Omit for a nut-free dish.
  • Fresh Cilantro Feel free to omit if you're not a fan.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional to skip if desired.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold running water for 1-2 minutes to remove excess sodium.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas with shredded carrots, diced red bell pepper, red cabbage, and chopped green onions.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and minced garlic until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
  5. Prepare garnishes by chopping peanuts, cilantro, and measuring out sesame seeds.
  6. Serve immediately, topped with peanuts, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Rinse chickpeas well for better flavor. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld. Add garnishes just before serving for maximum crunch.

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