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Chickpea Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing Recipe

Chickpea Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing Recipe
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This Chickpea Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing is a refreshing and satisfying dish that combines tender pasta, roasted chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a creamy and tangy tahini-based dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a picnic or barbecue.

Ingredients

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Roasted Chickpeas:

  • 1, 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

Pasta Salad:

  • 1 lb dry pasta, such as orecchiette or baby shell pasta
  • 3 Persian cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
  • Fresh cracked pepper to taste

Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup good quality tahini
  • 1/4 cup plain unsweetened vegan yogurt
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Juice of one large lemon (about 2 tbsp)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
  • 4 tbsp cold water
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

  1. Roast Chickpeas: Preheat the oven to 375F. Dry the chickpeas and coat with olive oil, onion powder, and salt. Roast for 25 minutes.
  2. Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, drain, and toss with olive oil.
  3. Make Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth.
  4. Assemble Salad: Combine pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, and roasted chickpeas. Pour dressing over salad, toss, and adjust seasonings.

Notes

  • You can customize this salad by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or olives.
  • For added protein, top with grilled chicken or tofu.

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Keywords: Chickpea Pasta Salad, Lemon Tahini Dressing, Vegan Pasta Salad

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