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Easy No-Cook Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl Recipe with Lemon Tahini Drizzle

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A quick, healthy, and flavorful no-cook Mediterranean chickpea bowl featuring fresh veggies and a tangy lemon tahini drizzle, perfect for busy days and warm weather.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced (English cucumber preferred)
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/3 cup (80 g) tahini
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons / 45 ml)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water, more as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional add-ins:
  • 1/4 cup (35 g) crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup (35 g) kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • Cooked quinoa or bulgur wheat (for a heartier bowl)

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess salt and starch.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint.
  3. In a small bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and smoked paprika.
  4. Slowly whisk in water to thin the sauce to a pourable consistency, adding more water if needed.
  5. Season the lemon tahini drizzle with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. In a large bowl, gently toss chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, and mint together.
  7. Fold in optional feta cheese and olives if using.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  9. Drizzle the lemon tahini sauce over the salad.
  10. Optionally, drizzle extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle smoked paprika on top.
  11. Give the bowl a gentle toss or serve as-is with the dressing on top.
  12. For meal prep, portion into containers and keep the sauce separate until ready to eat.

Notes

Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly to remove canned taste. Use fresh herbs generously for brightness. Make the tahini drizzle last-minute to avoid thickening. Keep sauce separate for meal prep to maintain veggie crunch. Whisk in water if tahini sauce thickens after refrigeration. Optional smoked paprika adds subtle smoky warmth.

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Keywords: Mediterranean chickpea bowl, no-cook recipe, lemon tahini drizzle, healthy lunch, quick meal, vegan, gluten-free

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