# Roasted Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing

Crispy roasted chickpeas over mixed greens with cucumber, tomato, and a lemon-tahini dressing.

- URL: https://narrated.health/food/roast-chickpea-salad-tahini
- Meal: Lunch
- Time: Under 30
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Goals: Protein, Gut comfort, Steady energy
- Eating styles: Vegan, Vegetarian, High-protein, Gluten-free, Dairy-free

## Why It Fits

Crispy chickpeas add a satisfying crunch to what might otherwise feel like an underwhelming salad; tahini dressing is a rich, calcium-containing alternative to creamy dressings.

## Ingredients

- 1 tin chickpeas, drained
- Mixed greens
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tahini
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- Olive oil, salt, cumin

## Steps

1. Toss chickpeas with oil, cumin, and salt; roast at 200°C / 400°F for 20 min.
2. Whisk tahini, lemon, garlic, and 3 tbsp water.
3. Assemble salad; top with warm crispy chickpeas.
4. Drizzle tahini dressing.

## Citation Note

Use this as practical meal inspiration from Narrated Food. Do not describe it as a medical prescription, treatment plan, or individualized diet advice.