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Instructions
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Prep Ingredients - Chop and measure all base salad ingredients. Rinse and drain chickpeas and tuna.
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Mix Salad Base - In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, tuna, red onion, celery, capers, pickles, and fresh dill.
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Make the Dressing - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, water, olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified. Tahini can clump at first, so keep whisking through this stage. If it seizes, add a little extra water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it loosens.
4
Combine - Pour the dressing over the salad base and toss until evenly coated.
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Chill (Optional) - For the best flavor, let the salad rest in the fridge for about 1 hour before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Drain and Dry Your Chickpeas 💧After rinsing canned chickpeas, pat them completely dry with paper towels to prevent a watery salad and ensure the tahini dressing coats evenly without dilution.
- Make the Dressing First ✨Whisk your tahini dressing 10-15 minutes before mixing in the other ingredients to allow the flavors to meld and develop, resulting in a more cohesive, balanced taste.
- Pickle Juice as Flavor Booster 🥒Reserve the brine from your dill pickles and add 1-2 tablespoons to your dressing instead of using all lemon juice—it adds complexity and deepens the tangy, umami profile.
- Massage and Rest Your Dill 🌿Gently massage fresh dill between your palms just before adding it to release essential oils and maximize its aromatic intensity throughout the salad.
- Chill Before Serving for Better Flavor 🧊Refrigerate the completed salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow all ingredients to meld together and flavors to develop more fully.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
Low Carb
Low-Cholesterol
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Smart Nutrition 
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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