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 satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Canned Goods
- 1 can Chickpeas (Rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup Cooked quinoa (Cook in vegetable broth for flavor)
- 1 piece Tomato (Roma recommended for less water content)
- 1 piece Cucumber (English cucumber recommended)
- 1/4 cup Red onion (Soak in ice water for 10 minutes to mellow flavor)
- 1/2 piece 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)
Dressing
- 2 tbsp Tahini (Choose well-stirred, runny brands)
Instructions
- Toast cumin seeds until fragrant, then grind or crush.
- Mix tahini, lemon juice, and toasted cumin to make the dressing.
- Combine chickpeas, cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, and parsley in a bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Add sliced avocado and toasted pistachios just before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes before serving.