Chopped Broccoli and Chickpea Salad
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5
Chopped Broccoli and Chickpea Salad
Description
The salad features chopped broccoli paired with canned chickpeas rinsed and drained, yellow bell pepper, celery, chopped red onion, and slivered almonds, creating a mix of crunchy and tender textures. Goat cheese is crumbled on top to add a soft, tangy element.
The accompanying dressing mixes tahini, water, maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to form a creamy, bright sauce that binds the salad ingredients without overpowering their individual flavors. The dressing is stirred thoroughly to be smooth before being poured over the salad and combined well.
This salad can be served immediately as a light, vegetable-forward dish with both protein and fat balanced by the lemony tahini dressing. It works well as a side or a simple lunch option, offering a blend of freshness, creaminess, and mild sweetness from the dressing.
Ingredients
Broccoli Salad
- 1 broccoli chopped into small pieces (about 4 cups chopped, medium head
- 1 (15-ounce) chickpeas rinsed, canned
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- 2 celery ribs chopped
- ⅓ cup onion red, chopped
- ¼ cup almonds slivered
- 3 ounces goat cheese crumbled
Lemon Tahini Dressing
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 lemon juiced (about 3 tablespoons juice)
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- salt to taste, kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, kosher salt
Instructions
- Add the broccoli, chickpeas, bell pepper, celery, red onion, slivered almonds, and goat cheese to a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate small mixing bowl, stir together the tahini, water, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and pepper
- Pour the lemon tahini dressing on the salad and stir together, until well combined.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 289mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 596mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 845IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 138mg | 153% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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