This Lentil Chickpea Salad with Maple Tahini Dressing is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and a power bowl of nutrition. It lasts in the fridge for up to 5 days, which makes it the perfect packable lunch.
Prep: 30 mins
Yields: 6 Servings
Ingredients
15 ounce can chickpeas
2 cups cooked brown lentils
½ cup tomato, diced
1 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
1½ cup cucumber, diced
1 cup roasted or pickled beets, diced
½ cup red or green onion, diced
¼ cup toasted pine nuts or almonds
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
3 tablespoons mint leaves, chopped
Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl, then whisk together dressing ingredients and mix. Keep in the fridge for 5 days.
Maple Tahini Dressing
⅓ cup tahini
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
Directions
1Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl, then whisk together dressing ingredients and mix.