Description
A fresh and vibrant green salad featuring a mix of spring greens, cherry tomatoes, and chickpeas, topped with a creamy lemon tahini dressing that is tangy, nutty, and packed with flavor. This quick and easy recipe makes a nutritious and satisfying meal for two, perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- Spring salad mix or any preferred salad mix – enough for 2 servings
- Handful of grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- Micro greens, optional, for garnish
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- Mineral salt & pepper, to taste
Tahini Dressing Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons tahini
- Juice of one large lemon
- Dash of mineral salt
- Dash of garlic salt
- Dash of red pepper flakes
- 2 – 3 tablespoons water or additional lemon juice, as needed to thin
Instructions
- Prepare Tahini Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, mineral salt, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water or lemon juice, stirring continuously to achieve your desired consistency. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble Salad: On two plates or in a large bowl, arrange the spring salad mix, halved tomatoes, thinly sliced shallots, and optional microgreens. Add half of the drained and rinsed chickpeas to each.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared lemon tahini dressing evenly over the salad. Sprinkle with mineral salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Toss gently if desired or serve as arranged.
Notes
- For a vegan and gluten-free meal, ensure your tahini is pure and free from additives.
- You can substitute lemon juice with lime juice for a different citrus flavor.
- Add toasted pine nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrition.
- This salad can be served immediately or chilled for 10-15 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
