Creamy Tahini Salad With Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Name: Creamy Tahini Salad With Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: smoky chickpea croutons; 2 cups chickpeas, cooked; 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pinch cayenne; 1 pinch sea salt; creamy roasted garlic & tahini dressing over greens; 1 piece whole head of garlic; 2 tablespoons tahini; 2 tablespoons plain greek yogurt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 bunch mint; 1 bunch bibb lettuce and or radicchio; 1 piece fennel

Servings: persons

smoky chickpea croutons
2 cups chickpeas, cooked
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne
1 pinch sea salt
creamy roasted garlic & tahini dressing over greens
1 piece whole head of garlic
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons plain greek yogurt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bunch mint
1 bunch bibb lettuce and or radicchio
1 piece fennel

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["Gently remove excess water from cooked chickpeas. Toss with oil, spices and salt and spread out on a baking sheet. Bake at 400 F for 20-30 minutes, until golden and lightly crisp. They will continue to crisp once you remove them from the oven, so don't leave them in the oven until fully crisp.", "Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut the whole head of garlic in half, cutting along the equator. Place in tin foil, drizzle with olive oil and wrap tightly. Place in oven and roast for 45 minutes. When you remove it from the oven, the cloves should be golden and very soft. Allow to cool slightly and squeeze the garlic cloves out of the peel.
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Add the roasted garlic cloves, tahini, lemon and yogurt to a food processor. Pulse until combined and creamy. While the machine is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. You should have a very thick dressing at this point. Thin slightly with up to 1/4 cup of water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Note: You will get a thicker, creamier dressing if you use a food processor but you can also whisk all of the ingredients together by hand.", "Clean your greens: Thinly slice the fennel. A Japanese mandoline works wonders here. Wash, dry and chop the bibb and radicchio. Remove the mint from the stem and give it a rough chop. Mix all ingredients together, toss with the dressing and top with chickpeas and more fresh pepper."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: smoky chickpea croutons, 2 cups chickpeas, cooked, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Creamy Tahini Salad With Spicy Roasted Chickpeas falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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