Chickpea Salad with Creamy Smoky Tahini Dressing • It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

This Chickpea Salad with Creamy Smoky Tahini Dressing is fresh, filling, and full of bold flavor. It’s quick to make with fresh veggies and protein-packed chickpeas, and tossed with a silky-smooth, smoky tahini dressing that takes it to the next level. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, BBQs, or quick lunches.

Lately, I’ve been loving the TikTok trend of “dense salads” or “dense bean salads”. Aka, salads that skip the lettuce and go straight for the good stuff. They’re hearty, protein-packed, and feel like an actual meal instead of just a side. This chickpea salad totally fits the bill. It’s loaded with crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and chickpeas that soak up all the creamy, smoky tahini dressing.