Spicy No-Cook Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

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A vibrant and protein-packed chickpea salad tossed with crunchy vegetables and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing, ready in minutes without any cooking. This Mediterranean-inspired no-cook recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, cucumber, red bell pepper 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1 medium diced cucumber, 1 medium diced red bell pepper, 1/4 small finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  2. Step 2: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp water, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, and 1/2 tsp salt until smooth and creamy.
  3. Step 3: Pour the lemon-tahini dressing over the chickpea mixture and drizzle 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil on top. Toss everything gently until all ingredients are evenly coated and vibrant.
  4. Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if desired. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to meld flavors.

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