20-minute Lentil & Garbanzo Bean Salad is fresh, light, and meal prep-friendly. Made with crunchy veggies, herbs, and lemon tahini dressing. 30g protein and 24g fiber per serving.
1cupcooked white beanscannellini, navy, Great Northern, pinto
1cupcooked chickpeasor edamame, or kidney beans
1cupcooked lentilsgreen, brown, Frech or Puy, or black lentils
1cupchopped Persian cucumberabout 1 small-medium
¾cupchopped bell pepperabout 1 medium
⅓cupminced red onion or shallot
½cupchopped parsleyloosely packed
⅓cupchopped dillloosely packed
1 ½tablespooncaperschopped (optional)
1 ½teaspoonsDijon mustard
2teaspoonsnutritional yeast
Light Smoky Lemon Tahini Dressing
Zest of1lemonmedium
Juice of1lemonmedium
1 ½tablespoonstahini
1 ½teaspoonsdate syrupor maple syrup
¾teaspoonsmoked paprika
½teaspoongarlic powderor 1 large clove grated garlic
Waterto thin, as needed
Salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
Mix salad ingredients: Add the cannellini beans, chickpeas, lentils, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, dill, capers, Dijon, and nutritional yeast to a large bowl.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, tahini, date syrup, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until smooth. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing is a pourable consistency.
Combine: Pour dressing over salad and mix until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or hot sauce as desired.
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Notes
Add-Ins: Add ½ cup finely diced celery and pumpkin seeds for an extra crunch and more nutrients! Top with tofu crumbles for a tasty protein boost. Serve with a dollop of Vegan Tzatziki. It pairs deliciously.