Description
This vibrant and delicious best curried chickpea salad combines the wholesome goodness of chickpeas with fresh, crunchy vegetables and a creamy curry dressing. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a side dish, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with protein and nutrients. In just 30 minutes, you can create a dish that’s bursting with flavor and easy to customize according to your preferences. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with grilled meats or crusty bread for a hearty meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
- Fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse the chickpeas under cold water in a colander.
- Finely chop the red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, curry powder, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add the chopped vegetables and chickpeas to the dressing; stir gently until well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with more spices or lemon juice.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
Notes
– For added crunch, toss in some toasted almonds or sunflower seeds before serving.
– Feel free to substitute any vegetables according to your preference or seasonality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg