Ingredients
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For the Salad:
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2 cups cooked chickpeas (canned or homemade), drained and rinsed
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1 cucumber, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 red onion, finely chopped
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (or use a vegan alternative)
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For the Tahini Dressing:
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1/4 cup tahini
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1 Juice of 1 lemon
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 Salt and pepper to taste
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1 Water (to thin dressing to desired consistency)
Directions
To make this salad vegan, use dairy-free feta cheese or omit the cheese altogether. Enjoy the flavors of the Middle East in this vibrant salad!
Steps
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1
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In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped fresh parsley. |
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In a separate small bowl, prepare the Tahini Dressing by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Add water gradually to thin the dressing to your preferred consistency. |
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Drizzle the Tahini Dressing over the salad ingredients. |
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4
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Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are well coated with the creamy tahini dressing. |
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5
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Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese (or vegan alternative) over the top. |
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6
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Serve the Middle Eastern Chickpea and Feta Salad as a delicious and healthy Middle Eastern-inspired dish. |
