Lemon-Tahini Chickpea Salad with Fresh Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

A vibrant Mediterranean-inspired salad combining creamy tahini, bright lemon, and fresh herbs over protein-packed chickpeas for a refreshing meal. This Mediterranean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2-3 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp tahini, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth and creamy. Add 2-3 tbsp water gradually to thin the dressing to a pourable consistency.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas to the bowl and toss them gently in the dressing until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Fold in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint for a bright, fresh flavor and serve immediately or chilled.