Viral Chickpea Quinoa Salad, Easy Creamy Tahini Bliss
A vibrant and nutritious salad combining chickpeas, quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing for a quick, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Canned Goods
- 1 can Chickpeas Rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Cooked quinoa Cook in vegetable broth for flavor
- 1 Tomato Roma tomato Recommended for less water content
- 1 Cucumber English cucumber Recommended
- 1/4 red onion Red onion Soak in ice water for 10 minutes to mellow flavor
- 1/2 Avocado Avocado Add just before serving
- 1/4 cup Roasted pistachios Lightly toasted for flavor
- 1/4 cup Parsley Minced stems and leaves together
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice Maximize yield by rolling lemons before juicing
- 1 tsp Cumin Toast whole seeds for better aroma
- 2 tbsp Tahini Choose well-stirred, runny brands
Instructions
- Combine chickpeas, cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, and parsley in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, cumin, and a little water to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Add sliced avocado and toasted pistachios just before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the cumin seeds before grinding.