Chickpea Broccoli Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Don't know what to do with that extra can of chickpeas in your cupboard? Look no further than this recipe for Chickpea Broccoli Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing. It's loaded with pantry staples, so chances are you might already have the ingredients to make this now! 

This salad combines chickpeas, broccoli and carrots with fresh herbs, crunchy almonds, and a super delicious lemon tahini dressing. This is the perfect recipe to make for meal prep because it stays good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Yum!! 

Chickpea Broccoli Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Ready In: 15 minutes

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

• 1 head of broccoli, finely chopped

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• 1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

• 4 to 6 green onions, sliced

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

• 1/4 cup tahini

• 1/2 large lemon, zest and juiced

• 3 to 4 tablespoons water

• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup

• 1 clove garlic, minced or grated

• 1”-knob fresh ginger, peeled and grated

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Combine broccoli, carrots, chickpeas, almonds, green onions and cilantro (or parsley) in large mixing bowl.

2. In smaller bowl, combine tahini, lemon zest and juice, 3 tablespoons water (add more to thin to desired consistency), maple syrup, garlic, and ginger, whisking until well-combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

3. Pour tahini dressing over broccoli mixture and toss to combine. Enjoy salad immediately, or store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Bon Appetit!