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A Ceramic bowl with vegan chickpea salad in it.

Vegan Chickpea Salad

Keri Bevan
This vegan chickpea salad is full of fresh veggies and topped with a lemon tahini dressing. It makes a satisfying lunch or a wonderful side for a larger meal. Plus, it's loaded with fresh plant-based nutrients.
5 from 34 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 234 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Salad:

  • 2 cans 15 ounces each chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • ½ red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup black olives sliced
  • ½ cup vegan feta cheese crumbled (optional)

For the Tahini Dressing:

  • ⅓ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup water adjust for desired consistency
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, cilantro, and black olives.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the tahini, water, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Adjust the sweetness and acidity to your liking.
  • Pour the tahini dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
  • If you're using vegan feta cheese, gently fold it into the salad.
  • Refrigerate the chickpea salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Serve chilled.

Notes

❄️Storage Instructions

Refrigerator

  • Store the prepared salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for 3-4 days.
  • If you're making the salad ahead of time, consider storing the dressing separately. Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving to prevent it from becoming too soggy.
  • If you want to extend the storage time, you can prepare and store the chickpeas, tahini dressing, and non-perishable ingredients together. Add fresh vegetables just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 290mgPotassium: 365mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 670IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg
Keyword vegan chickpea salad
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