Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, and parsley.
- For the dressing, whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add water to thin if needed.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
As a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, chickpeas may offer a variety of health benefits, such as aiding weight management, improving digestion, and reducing your risk of disease. Additionally, this legume is high in protein and makes an excellent replacement for meat in many vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Chickpeas are an Antioxidant. Chickpeas also contain selenium, another important mineral. This one supports liver enzyme function, and “detoxifies cancer-causing compounds from the body.” It also contains folate, which aids in the formation of cancer-preventing cells in our bodies.
