Rice & Chickpea Salad with Tahini Lemon Dressing

Serves

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Ingredients

For the dressing:
  2 tbsp. tahini
  1 lemon, juiced
  3 tbsp. olive oil
  1 tsp. maple syrup
  2 -3 tbsp. water
For the salad:
  1 cup (185g) white rice
  1 carrot, peeled, grated
  1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
  ½ red onion, diced
  1 cup (165g) chickpeas, drained
  ½ cup (15g) cilantro, chopped
  salt & pepper

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

390

Fats

16 g

Protein

9 g

Carbs

54 g

Instructions

  • Cook the rice following the instructions on the packaging. Once cooked, drain and set aside to cool.
  • Make the dressing by combining all of the dressing ingredients. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the salad.
  • Place all the salad ingredients, including the cooked rice, into a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and mix until well covered. Serve the remaining dressing alongside the salad. Serve at room temperature.