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Asian Cucumber and Chickpea Slaw with Sesame Dressing

Asian Cucumber and Chickpea Slaw with Sesame Dressing Bliss

This Asian Cucumber and Chickpea Slaw with Sesame Dressing is vibrant, nutritious, and quick to prepare, making it a great option for healthy lunches or potlucks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Slaw
  • 2 medium Cucumber Peel and remove seeds for less water
  • 2 medium Carrots Shredded, can substitute with shredded red cabbage
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Red Onion Diced, can substitute with scallions
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro Chopped, can replace with parsley
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Sesame Oil Can substitute olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider or white vinegar are alternatives
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Tamari makes it gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup can be a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced or roasted for milder flavor
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Toast for enhanced flavor

Equipment

  • Mandoline
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and peel the cucumber. Shred it into thin strips with a mandoline or box grater, placing in a mixing bowl.
  2. Shred the carrots in the same manner and set the bowl aside.
  3. Open the can of chickpeas, drain, and rinse them thoroughly. Add to the bowl with cucumber and carrots.
  4. Dice the red onion finely and chop the cilantro. Toss them gently with the other ingredients.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the slaw mixture, tossing gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
  7. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top and let the slaw sit for at least 10 minutes.
  8. Toss again before serving chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Dressing can be made ahead of time; combine just before serving for freshness.

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