Description
A refreshing and vibrant slaw featuring crunchy cucumbers, carrots, and chickpeas drizzled with a flavorful sesame dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cucumber
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Shred the vegetables: Using a grater or mandoline, shred the cucumbers and carrots. Place them in a large bowl.
- Add the chickpeas: Gently fold in the drained and rinsed chickpeas.
- Introduce red onion and cilantro: Toss in the sliced red onion and chopped cilantro.
- Whisk the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
- Combine it all: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently.
- Garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Let it sit: Allow the slaw to marinate for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled: Enjoy as a refreshing meal or side dish.
Notes
This slaw can be made ahead of time; it improves with sitting time. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg