Description
A fresh and vibrant green salad featuring a mix of spring greens, cherry tomatoes, shallots, and chickpeas, topped with a creamy and tangy lemon tahini dressing. This easy-to-prepare salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- Spring salad mix, or any salad mix you prefer – 4 cups
- Grape or cherry tomatoes, halved – 1 handful (about 10-12)
- Shallot, thinly sliced – 1 small
- Microgreens (optional) – 1/4 cup
- Can (15 oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed – 1 can
- Mineral salt & pepper, to taste
Lemon Tahini Dressing
- Tahini – 4 tablespoons
- Juice of one large lemon – about 3 tablespoons
- Dash of mineral salt
- Dash of garlic salt
- Dash of red pepper flakes
- Water or lemon juice, as needed to thin – 2 to 3 tablespoons
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, mineral salt, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Gradually add water or additional lemon juice, one tablespoon at a time, to reach your preferred consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Assemble the salad: On a serving plate or bowl, arrange the spring salad mix, halved grape or cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced shallot, and microgreens if using. Add half of the drained and rinsed chickpeas on top. Season with mineral salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle the prepared lemon tahini dressing over the salad ingredients evenly. You can add more chickpeas on top if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and creamy dressing.
Notes
- You can substitute lemon juice in the dressing with apple cider vinegar for a different tangy flavor.
- For added protein, toss in some grilled chicken or tofu cubes.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes quantity according to your preferred spice level.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, with dressing kept separate until ready to eat.
- Using mineral salt enhances the flavors but regular sea salt can be used as a substitute.
