ULTIMATE SUMMER SALADS | Chickpea rice tahini salad | Nutty Tomato feta salad |Food with Chetna

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and provides a similar creamy texture.

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa adds protein while bulgur is often less expensive.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Spinach offers nutrients and can be more accessible.

canned chickpeas

🥗Healthier: dried chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Dried chickpeas are more economical but require soaking.

Cook rice according to package instructions and let cool.

Rinse canned chickpeas under cold water and drain.

In a large bowl, combine cooled rice and chickpeas.

Add tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil to the bowl.

Chop fresh parsley, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, then add to the mixture.

Mince garlic and add it to the salad.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Toss all ingredients together until well combined.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

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