Ingredients
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For the Salad:
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2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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1 cucumber, diced
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2 large tomatoes, diced
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1 red onion, finely chopped
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1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
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1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
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1/4 cup pickled turnips (optional)
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1 Salt and black pepper to taste
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For the Tahini Dressing:
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1/4 cup tahini
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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2 tablespoons water (or more for desired consistency)
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1 Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well coated with the tahini dressing.
You can customize this salad by adding other Middle Eastern ingredients like chopped bell peppers, cucumbers, or radishes. It’s a versatile and delightful dish that can be served as a main course or a side at your Middle Eastern-inspired meals. Enjoy the flavors of the region!
Steps
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In a large salad bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh mint leaves, sliced Kalamata olives, and pickled turnips (if using). |
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Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste. |
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In a separate bowl, prepare the tahini dressing. Whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, and water. Add more water if needed to achieve your desired dressing consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. |
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Drizzle the tahini dressing over the salad ingredients. |
