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Close-up of a vibrant, raw chopped chickpea salad with vegan dressing.

Raw Chopped Chickpea Salad with Homemade Vegan Dressing

A refreshing and vibrant raw chickpea salad bursting with fresh vegetables and a zesty homemade vegan dressing. This salad is packed with nutrients and flavor, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 cups raw chickpeas soaked overnight and sprouted for 1-2 days
  • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 cucumber peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Rinse the sprouted chickpeas thoroughly.
  2. Combine chickpeas, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, parsley, and mint in a bowl.
  3. Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, tahini, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
  5. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Serve immediately or chill.

Notes

Sprouting chickpeas increases their digestibility and nutrient content.