Description
Broccoli and chickpea crunch salad delivers a Mediterranean-inspired blend of crisp vegetables and protein-packed legumes. Zesty lemon dressing and crunchy seeds create a refreshing dish you’ll crave for lunch or as a satisfying side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head broccoli, chopped into small pieces (4 cups / 946 mL)
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, rinsed
- 3 oz (85 g) crumbled goat cheese
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- ⅓ cup (79 mL) chopped red onion
- ¼ cup (59 mL) slivered almonds
- ¼ cup (59 mL) tahini
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) lemon juice
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) water
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) maple syrup or honey
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Chop broccoli florets into uniform bite-sized pieces, ensuring consistent texture and visual appeal.
- Vegetable Composition: Slice bell peppers and finely mince red onion into delicate slivers, then dice celery stalks into slender segments.
- Protein Integration: Combine prepared vegetables with chickpeas in a large mixing bowl, creating a nutritious foundation.
- Texture Enhancement: Sprinkle slivered almonds and crumble goat cheese over the vegetable mixture to introduce complexity and depth.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk tahini with water, maple syrup, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper to form a creamy, balanced dressing.
- Final Assembly: Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently toss, ensuring every ingredient is evenly coated and harmoniously blended.
Notes
- Chop Broccoli Precisely: Cut florets into uniform 1/2-inch pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the salad.
- Prepare Vegetables Strategically: Slice bell peppers, onions, and celery thinly to create a delicate, balanced mouthfeel and enhance overall presentation.
- Balance Protein and Crunch: Add chickpeas and almonds for substantial protein boost and satisfying textural contrast that elevates the salad’s nutritional value.
- Dress with Care: Whisk tahini dressing thoroughly to achieve smooth consistency, and drizzle gradually while tossing to coat ingredients evenly, maximizing flavor distribution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg