Delicious Curried Chickpea Salad Recipe for a Healthy Meal
Curried Chickpea Salad — a indian recipe (salad) with 16 ingredients. Source: edamam.com.
30
Total Time (min)
4
servings
613
Calories/serving
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 cup plain yogurt (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup avocado (diced, for garnish)
Instructions
5 steps
Prepare the Ingredients
Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Chop the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.Make the Dressing
In a bowl, mix the yogurt, curry powder, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika until smooth.
Adjust seasoning to taste.Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
Gently fold to avoid mashing the chickpeas.Add the Dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to coat all ingredients.
Let it sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.Serve and Enjoy
Garnish with diced avocado if using and serve chilled.
This salad is great for meal prep!
💡 Tips & Tricks
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 2 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
What to Serve With
Complete your indian meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Delicious Curried Chickpea Salad Recipe for a Healthy Meal is a beloved dish from Indian cuisine. With a total preparation time of about 30 minutes, it's a quick and easy option for any day of the week.
Indian cuisine reflects the country's incredible diversity, with flavors and techniques varying dramatically from north to south, east to west. The masterful use of spices is the hallmark of Indian cooking.
This recipe is rated medium difficulty and uses 13 ingredients. Intermediate cooks will enjoy the balanced challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can prepare the salad a few hours in advance. Just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
