Chickpea Salad with Tahini and Lemon

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

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-inspired salad recipe (vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, cucumber, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Step 3: Pour the tahini-lemon dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. 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.