Chickpea Salad with Tahini and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

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A refreshing chickpea salad dressed in a tangy tahini and lemon dressing, loaded with crunchy cucumber and fresh herbs, ideal for quick picnic prep without cooking. This Middle Eastern salad recipe (vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, cucumber, and red bell pepper into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium cucumber, diced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tbsp tahini
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 minced garlic clove
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp black pepper, divided

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, 1 medium diced cucumber, 1 small diced red bell pepper, and 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley.
Step 2: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp tahini, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tbsp water, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Pour the tahini-lemon dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning with the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Chill salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.