Chickpea-Tahini Salad with Cucumber and Dill

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A refreshing, protein-packed salad where chickpeas are bound with tahini and tossed with cool cucumber and fresh dill. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (high-protein, vegan), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs chickpeas, tahini, cucumber 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 220 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.

Prep: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Finely chop 1/2 cup of chickpeas and set aside for texture.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk tahini with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth and creamy.
  3. Step 3: Add remaining chickpeas, chopped cucumber (peeled and diced 1/4-inch), and 1 tbsp dill to the tahini mixture. Toss gently until evenly coated.
  4. Step 4: Fold in reserved chopped chickpeas, 1 tbsp fresh dill, and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Chill for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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