Viral Chickpea Quinoa Salad, Easy Creamy Tahini Bliss
A vibrant and nutritious salad combining chickpeas, quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing for a quick, wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Canned Goods
- 1 can Chickpeas Rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Cooked quinoa (Cook in vegetable broth for flavor)
- 1 Tomato Roma tomato (recommended for less water content)
- 1 Cucumber English cucumber (recommended)
- 1/4 red onion Red onion (Soak in ice water for 10 minutes to mellow flavor)
- 1/2 avocado Avocado (Add just before serving)
- 1/4 cup Roasted pistachios (Lightly toasted for flavor)
- 1/4 cup Parsley (Minced stems and leaves together)
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice (Maximize yield by rolling lemons before juicing)
- 1 tsp Cumin (Toast whole seeds for better aroma)
Dressing
- 2 tbsp Tahini (Choose well-stirred, runny brands)
Instructions
- Combine chickpeas, cooked quinoa, chopped tomato, cucumber, and soaked red onion in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, cumin, and a little water to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Add sliced avocado, toasted pistachios, and chopped parsley just before serving.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the cumin seeds before grinding.