Vegan Asian Cucumber & Chickpea Slaw with Sesame Dressing

The Vegan Asian Cucumber & Chickpea Slaw with Sesame Dressing is a tasty salad. So, this salad is a great option to prepare for busy days. The number of calories in this recipe per serving will be 210 kcal. There is not much equipment for you to gather to make your Vegan Asian Cucumber & Chickpea Slaw with Sesame Dressing. This recipe uses all the plant-based ingredients, which are simple to get. Your slaw will contain mainly cucumbers and cooked chickpeas. Then you will spread the sesame dressing to complete your delicious salad. The instructions are pretty simple for your understanding.

STATS:

• Course: Salad
• Serving: Four
• Number of calories: 210 kcal
• Portion size: One bowl
• Total duration: Fifteen minutes
• Cuisine: Asian
• Prep duration: 15 minutes
• Cook time: Zero minutes
• Diet: Vegan

EQUIPMENT:

• Large mixing bowl
• Spoon
• Measuring cups
• Cutting board
• Measuring spoons
• Sharp knife
• Small bowl

INGREDIENTS:

SLAW:

• Two cups thinly sliced cucumber
• 1½ cups cooked chickpeas (drain and rinse them)
• One cup shredded red cabbage
• Half a cup of shredded carrots
• Two tbsp chopped green onions
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
• One tbsp sesame seeds

SESAME DRESSING:

• One teaspoon lime juice
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• One tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• One minced garlic clove
• Two tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• One tsp ginger

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CILANTRO:

• You will feel a herbal taste in your slaw if you choose to add fresh cilantro. Fresh parsley can also be fine to add to your recipe.

SESAME SEEDS:

• These will give your recipe its main taste by making it nutty. You will feel crunchiness in your salad as well. Use sunflower seeds as an alternative choice for your recipe.

CUCUMBER:

• Cucumber is actually the basic thing to add to your salad. You will feel crunchy bites from using this. Freshness comes along in your recipe with the addition of a cucumber. Zucchini slices may also work for your alternative idea.

CHICKPEAS:

• Fiber and protein become a part of your salad by using chickpeas. These are also the main items to add to your recipe. You will feel satisfaction from eating your slaw if you use this. Another idea for your recipe can be white beans.

RED CABBAGE:

• Your salad will feel more crunchy from using red cabbage. Also, your slaw will get a nice color from using this ingredient. Slice lettuce and use it for a different option for your recipe.

CARROTS:

• This recipe will become bright in color from adding carrots. Also, your slaw will get sweetness from using this vegetable. Strips of bell pepper may also work as a different option for you.

GREEN ONIONS:

• These will not add a very sharp taste to your salad, but the taste will be moderate. Red onion is another idea for your use in this recipe.

LOW-SODIUM SOY SAUCE:

• We will use this for the dressing of this recipe. The slaw will get an umami taste from its addition.

RICE VINEGAR:

• Your recipe will get a slightly acidic taste from adding rice vinegar. Another idea for you is apple cider vinegar.

SESAME OIL:

• This will add the main flavor to the dressing of this slaw. A nutty taste will come in your recipe from adding this ingredient. Olive oil can be an option to use, but the taste of this slaw will change.

MAPLE SYRUP:

• Your salad dressing will become sweeter if you add maple syrup to it. Use vegan honey for another idea for sweetness.

GINGER:

• This salad will become fresher with the use of ginger. Use a quarter tsp of ground ginger if you need another idea.

GARLIC:

• A savory taste will come to your slaw from adding garlic. Add a quarter tsp of garlic powder for an alternative choice.

LIME JUICE:

• Lime juice will add a tangy taste to your recipe. Lemon juice is an alternative idea to add to this slaw.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. First, you will wash your cucumber and then cut it.
2. Then, take a big bowl.
3. Include cilantro, green onions, carrots, cabbage, chickpeas, and cucumber.
4. Now take the small one to add to the ingredients of the dressing.
5. Mix it properly.
6. Add the dressing mix to your salad.
7. Then toss to completely coat every vegetable.
8. Now comes the addition of sesame seeds on top.
9. You can chill this slaw for half an hour if you desire.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Grill tofu and eat it with your slaw for a fulfilling meal.
• Include this salad in lettuce to make wraps.
• Add this slaw to some brown rice for lunch.

TIPS:

• English cucumbers will work great for this recipe.
• You can refrigerate your slaw for a better taste.
• Include chili flakes if you prefer heat in this salad.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Add this slaw to a closed box to keep for three days.

FREEZER:

• Don’t freeze this salad to keep its texture.

FAQs:

Can I prepare this slaw earlier?

• Yes, you may make your recipe beforehand for a good taste.

Is this slaw gluten-free?

• No, you will use tamari in place of soy sauce for this.

Can we add canned chickpeas?

• Yes, use canned chickpeas after washing and rinsing them.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calcium: 80 milligrams

Vitamin A: 3500 IU

Total carbs: 26 grams

Fiber: 6 grams

Sodium: 420 milligrams

Iron: 2.4 milligrams

Potassium: 420 milligrams

Calories: 210 kcal

Net carbs: 20 grams

Protein: 8 grams