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Chickpea Chicken Salad with Tahini-Mustard Dressing
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Chickpea Chicken Salad with Tahini-Mustard Dressing
Salad
Tahini-Mustard Dressing
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Instructions
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In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, water, olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add more water as needed to thin.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, celery, red onion, cranberries, walnuts, and apple.
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Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir until evenly coated.
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Taste and adjust with extra lemon juice, salt, or pepper to your liking.
Chicken Variation:
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Replace 1½ cans of chickpeas with 8 oz cooked, chopped chicken.
Mixed Batch Option:
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To serve both versions at once, split the recipe base after combining the celery, onion, cranberries, walnuts, and apple. Use 1½ cans of chickpeas in one bowl for the vegan version, and in a second bowl, combine 1½ cans of chickpeas with 8 oz cooked chicken. Divide the dressing evenly between both bowls and toss to coat.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chickpea Prep Magic 💫Pat chickpeas completely dry after rinsing to ensure they absorb the dressing better and prevent a watery salad texture.
- Tahini Dressing Trick 🥄Whisk tahini with warm water first to prevent separation and create a smooth, emulsified dressing that coats ingredients evenly.
- Flavor Layering Technique 🌈Macerate diced red onions in lemon juice for 10 minutes before adding to the salad to soften their harsh bite and infuse citrusy notes.
- Texture Balance Pro 🥜Toast walnuts briefly to enhance their nutty flavor and ensure they add a crisp contrast to the soft chickpeas and tender chicken.
- Make-Ahead Master 🕰️Prepare the salad without adding the dressing and store components separately in the refrigerator, mixing just before serving to maintain optimal texture and freshness.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
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