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Bell pepper salad with raisins and cucumber on a white plate.

Vegan Chickpea Cucumber Salad

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  • Author: Deryn Macey
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 5
  • Category: Salad
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A bright and beautiful chickpea cucumber salad with raisins, tahini and parsley. Bring this easy dish to a Summer potluck or dig in for a light and healthy meal.


Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 4 tbsp tahini (60 g)
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated or pressed
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 bell peppers of different colours, seeds removed and diced
  • 1 19 oz. can chickpeas, drained and well-rinsed (2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cucumber, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Mix the lemon juice, vinegar, tahini, garlic, smoked paprika, salt and pepper together in a large mixing bowl until fully combined.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix to combine.
  3. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours before serving to allow flavors to mix.

Notes

Leftover salad can be stored in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 4 days.