Chickpea and Sweet Potato Salad with Tahini Dressing

This chickpea and sweet potato salad is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The chickpeas and sweet potatoes provide a good source of protein and fiber, while the tahini dressing adds a creamy and nutty flavor. The salad is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and iron.

This recipe was inspired by a dish I had at a local Middle Eastern restaurant. I was immediately drawn to the combination of chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and tahini dressing. I decided to recreate the dish at home, and I'm so glad I did! This salad is now one of my favorite go-to meals. It's easy to make, it's healthy, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Tahini dressing (see recipe below)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, sweet potato, quinoa, red onion, celery, carrots, and parsley.
2. Pour the tahini dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
3. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
4. To make the tahini dressing, whisk together the following ingredients in a small bowl:
5. 1/4 cup tahini
6. 2 tablespoons lemon juice
7. 1 tablespoon olive oil
8. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
9. 1/4 teaspoon salt
10. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Why It Works

• The combination of chickpeas and sweet potatoes provides a good balance of protein and fiber.
• The tahini dressing adds a creamy and nutty flavor that complements the chickpeas and sweet potatoes.
• The salad is a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and iron.