Chinese Chickpea Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Chinese chickpea salad has become my go to dish when I want something healthy and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. The best part? It comes together in just twenty minutes with zero cooking required. Chickpeas are packed with protein and fiber, so they keep you full for hours, which I absolutely love. The combination of crisp vegetables, creamy tofu, and that amazing sesame ginger dressing creates such a bright, flavorful meal that feels both nourishing and indulgent at the same time.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 gchickpeas
- 200 gcabbage
- 150 gcarrots
- 100 gred bell pepper
- 50 gscallions
- 100 gtofu
- 60 mLsoy sauce
- 40 mLrice vinegar
- 30 mLsesame oil
- 20 ggrated ginger
- 10 ggarlic
- 20 ggreen onions
- 50 gsesame seeds
- 50 gtoasted peanuts
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and garlic.
- 2
Add the toasted peanuts and sesame seeds to the bowl and stir to combine.
- 3
Add the chickpeas, cabbage, carrots, and red bell pepper to the bowl.
Tip: Toss the salad to coat with the dressing.
- 4
Stir in the scallions and green onions.
- 5
Add the cubed tofu to the bowl and stir gently to combine.
- 6
Toss the salad again to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- 7
Season the salad with salt to taste.
- 8
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- 9
Serve the Chinese Chickpea Salad chilled, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
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