Hyattsville Spiced Chickpea Salad
A refreshing salad of spiced chickpeas, cucumbers, and tomatoes, dressed with a tangy tahini-lemon sauce. This middle eastern-inspired salads ready in about 10 minutes pairs medium, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, medium, diced tomatoes 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 280 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
- 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
- 1 medium, diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
- 2 medium, diced tomatoes
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, and tomatoes. Set aside.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and olive oil until smooth. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Step 3: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled with a side of pita bread.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Hyattsville Spiced Chickpea Salad take to make?
Total time is about 10 minutes (10 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Hyattsville Spiced Chickpea Salad?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium, diced cucumber from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Hyattsville Spiced Chickpea Salad?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Hyattsville Spiced Chickpea Salad for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Hyattsville Spiced Chickpea Salad?
Middle Eastern salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Absolutely wonderful.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
- ★★☆☆☆
Followed exactly and it was underwhelming. Maybe my expectations were too high.
