Leafy Oasis Bowl with Spinach, Chickpeas, and Tahini

This leafy oasis bowl is a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of spinach, chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, and cilantro provides a variety of textures and flavors, while the tahini dressing adds a creamy richness. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.

The leafy oasis bowl was created by a team of chefs at Serious Eats who were looking for a light and refreshing salad that would be perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. They wanted a salad that was packed with flavor and nutrients, but that wouldn't weigh you down. After experimenting with different ingredients and flavors, they came up with this recipe for a leafy oasis bowl. This salad has been a hit with our readers ever since we published it, and we're sure you'll love it too.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh baby spinach
• 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, and cilantro.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini and lemon juice until smooth.
3. Drizzle the tahini dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Why It Works

• The combination of spinach, chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, and cilantro provides a variety of textures and flavors.
• The tahini dressing adds a creamy richness to the salad.
• This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.