Vibrant Chickpea Salad Recipe (Healthy & Flavorful)
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About Vibrant Chickpea Salad Recipe (Healthy & Flavorful)
This vibrant chickpea salad is a healthy and delicious meal or snack, bursting with fresh flavors and textures. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, juicy tomatoes, crisp onions, and fragrant herbs, it's a simple yet satisfying dish the whole family will love.The unique blend of spices and lemon juice creates a zesty dressing that intensifies as the salad sits, making it even more flavorful the next day. In our home, it's a lunchtime staple, enjoyed for days and always a welcome sight.This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and makes a great make-ahead lunch option. Get ready for a healthy and flavorful addition to your meal rotation!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Total20 minutes
Ingredients
Chickpeas & Preparation
- 1 cup Chickpeas kabuli chana, soak overnight for 8-9 hours. alternatively, dried, rinsed and drained., use 1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas
Vegetables
- 1 Tomato medium, diced
- 1/2 Onion small, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Parsley fresh, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Mint Leaves fresh, chopped
Dressing
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
- 3/4 tsp Chaat Masala
- 1/4 tsp Chili Powder adjust to your spice preference, red
- 1/4 tsp Pepper freshly ground, black
- 1/2 tsp Cumin ground, ground, or 1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Salt or to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Chickpeas
- Soak 1 cup of dried chickpeas overnight (8-9 hours). Rinse well. Pressure cook with enough water for 3 whistles, then reduce heat and cook for another 5-8 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and let cool. (If using canned chickpeas, simply rinse and drain one 15-ounce can.)
Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, chaat masala, red chili powder, black pepper, cumin, and salt until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas, diced tomato, chopped onion, parsley, and mint.
Dress and Serve
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with extra mint leaves before serving.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips
- For a creamier salad, lightly mash some of the chickpeas with a fork before adding them to the bowl.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumber, bell peppers, or shredded carrots to customize the salad.
- To make this salad even more flavorful, let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. The flavors will meld and deepen.
- If you don't have chaat masala, you can substitute with a combination of garam masala and amchur powder (dried mango powder).
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 1710mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g
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Absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to try it.
This is delightful! Thanks for the recipe.
Such a scrumptious dish! Thank you.
Looks so mouthwatering! Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely scrumptious! Thanks for the recipe.