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Best Curried Chickpea Salad

A refreshing and protein-packed salad featuring chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a creamy curry dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Salad
Cuisine: Indian, Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup carrot grated
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt or vegan yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, red onion, and cilantro.
  2. Toss the ingredients together until well mixed.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, curry powder, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.

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