Name: Refreshing Chickpea Salad with Tangy Jaggery Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 Mango (raw, thinly sliced); 0.5 cup Chickpeas (kabuli chana, soaked overnight and boiled); 0.5 cup Onion (red, thinly sliced); 0.5 cup Tomato (cubed); 1/4 cup Mint Leaves (chopped, fresh); 2 tbsp Jaggery; 1 tsp Salt (black, powdered)

Refreshing Chickpea Salad with Tangy Jaggery Dressing

Kirti Misra

UpdatedJuly, 2025

10 minutes

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4.20 from 5 votes

Homestyle Cooking Indian Soul Food

About Refreshing Chickpea Salad with Tangy Jaggery Dressing

Craving a salad that bursts with flavor and freshness? This vibrant Chickpea Salad with Jaggery Dressing is a delightful departure from the ordinary, featuring a naturally sweet jaggery dressing that will tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine tender chickpeas, juicy mango, crisp onion, and bright tomato, all mingling with fragrant mint in a symphony of textures and tastes. Inspired by Indian culinary traditions, this wholesome salad proves healthy eating can be exciting.

Perfect for a light lunch, weekend brunch, or a quick and satisfying snack, this easy-to-make dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser the whole family will adore.

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Recipe Time & More

Prep10

Total10

Calories337 kcal

Serves

Served AsBrunch Lunch Snacks

Recipe TasteSalty Savoury Sour Sweet Tangy

Ingredients

Salad

▢ 1 Mango raw, thinly sliced
▢ 0.5 cup Chickpeas kabuli chana, soaked overnight and boiled
▢ 0.5 cup Onion red, thinly sliced
▢ 0.5 cup Tomato cubed
▢ 1/4 cup Mint Leaves chopped, fresh

Jaggery Dressing

▢ 2 tbsp Jaggery
▢ 1 tsp Salt black, powdered

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the jaggery and black salt. This simple yet flavorful combination creates a unique dressing.
If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight and then boil until tender. Canned chickpeas can be used as a convenient alternative; drain and rinse them well.
Thinly slice the red onion and raw mango. This adds a nice textural contrast to the salad.
Dice the tomatoes. Combine the boiled chickpeas, sliced red onion, raw mango, diced tomatoes, and chopped fresh mint leaves in a large bowl.
Pour the jaggery dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. The onions will release their natural juices when combined with the salt in the dressing, creating a light and refreshing sauce.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors of this unique and healthy salad.

Recipe Notes

Good To Know

For extra flavor and texture, lightly toast the cooked chickpeas in a dry skillet until golden before adding them to the salad—this step enhances their nuttiness and helps them absorb the jaggery dressing better.
If fresh raw mango is not available, you can substitute with thin slivers of green apple or a gentle squeeze of lemon juice for a similar tangy brightness that balances the sweetness of the jaggery.
To make the salad ahead of time, keep the jaggery dressing separate and toss it with the salad just before serving to prevent the vegetables from becoming soggy and to keep the mint fresh and vibrant.
Garnish with a sprinkle of roasted cumin powder or crushed peanuts for a smoky crunch and a deeper North Indian flavor profile, elevating both taste and presentation.

Expert Tips

Adjust the amount of jaggery in the dressing to your preferred level of sweetness. Start with a smaller amount and add more to taste.
For a creamier salad, add a dollop of Greek yogurt or a drizzle of tahini to the dressing.
If you don't have chickpeas, other beans like kidney beans or black beans can be substituted.

Storage Instructions

Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It's best to store the dressing separately and toss it with the salad just before serving.