Magnesium-Rich Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Ingredients

For the Salad:

• 1 can chickpeas (400g, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cucumber (about 200g, diced)
• 200g cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 small red onion (about 100g, thinly sliced)
• 1 handful fresh parsley (about 20g, chopped)
• 1 handful fresh mint (about 20g, chopped)

For the Lemon Tahini Dressing:

• 3 tbsp tahini
• 1 lemon (juice and zest)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2-3 tbsp water (to thin the dressing, as needed)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Salad:

   • Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
   • Dice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the bowl with the chickpeas.
   • Thinly slice the red onion and chop the parsley and mint. Add these to the bowl as well.
     
     

2. Make the Lemon Tahini Dressing:

   • In a small bowl, combine the tahini, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
   • Add the olive oil, minced garlic, and ground cumin. Mix well.
   • Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired dressing consistency. It should be pourable but not too runny.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
     
     

3. Assemble the Salad:

   • Pour the lemon tahini dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture.
   • Toss everything together until the salad is well coated with the dressing.
     
     

4. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or plate and enjoy immediately. This salad is perfect on its own or as a side to your favourite dish.