Description
A zesty and refreshing chickpea salad featuring vibrant vegetables and a hint of curry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons curry powder (Substitute with garam masala if desired)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (Essential for freshness)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (Add more for added zing)
- to taste salt and pepper (Enhances all flavors)
Instructions
- Rinse chickpeas under cold water to remove excess salt and drain well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine drained chickpeas with curry powder, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Add diced red bell pepper, red onion, and cucumber to the bowl, contributing crunch and flavor.
- Chop fresh cilantro and sprinkle it into the bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss all ingredients together to combine evenly, taking care not to mash the chickpeas.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
- This salad can be served as a side dish or a light main course.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins for additional nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg