Whip up a quick and delicious Smashed Chickpea Dill Salad – perfect for lunchtime ease.
This non-cook recipe, Smashed Chickpea Dill Salad, is an ideal choice for a casual lunch. Made with simple ingredients like chickpeas, broccoli, scallions, dill pickle, and capers, it requires minimal effort. The sauce, a creamy blend of mayo, tahini, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard, adds tanginess and depth of flavour. This versatile salad can be enjoyed on its own or used as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or paired with crackers or pita bread. Whip it up in minutes for a satisfying meal anytime.
Here are some optional toppings you could consider adding to enhance the flavor and texture of the Smashed Chickpea Dill Salad:
- Avocado: Sliced or diced avocado adds creaminess and extra nutrients.
- Sunflower Seeds: Toasted sunflower seeds provide a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Halved cherry tomatoes add freshness and a pop of color.
- Red Onion: Thinly sliced red onion adds a sharp bite and extra crunch.
- Feta Cheese (dairy-free): Crumbled dairy-free feta cheese adds a tangy flavor.
- Sliced Almonds: Toasted sliced almonds add crunch and a subtle nutty flavor.
- Roasted Red Peppers: Chopped roasted red peppers add sweetness and smokiness.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds brightness and acidity.
- Radishes: Thinly sliced radishes add a peppery crunch.
- Cucumber: Diced cucumber adds freshness and a crisp texture.
Feel free to mix and match these toppings to customize the salad to your taste preferences!
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SMASHED CHICKPEA DILL SALAD
Ingredients
Method
- In a large mixing bowl, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas. Using a fork or potato masher, gently smash the chickpeas until they are partially mashed. Leave some whole chickpeas for texture.
- Add the shredded broccoli, sliced scallion, chopped dill pickle, chopped fresh dill, and capers to the bowl with the smashed chickpeas.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, tahini, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chickpea mixture in the large bowl.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.Serve the smashed chickpea dill salad immediately, or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
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