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Fresh Smashed Cucumber Chickpea Salad with Tahini Cream

A refreshing smashed cucumber salad with protein-rich chickpeas and creamy lemon tahini dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 4 Persian cucumbers
  • 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
Tahini Cream
  • 0.25 cup tahini well stirred
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Lightly smash cucumbers and break into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with salt and rest 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Add water gradually to thin dressing to a creamy consistency.
  4. Combine cucumbers and chickpeas in a bowl.
  5. Toss salad with tahini cream until evenly coated.
  6. Garnish with fresh herbs and spices before serving.

Notes

Flavors improve after resting; adjust lemon and salt before serving.